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What is Benylin Chesty Coughs?
Benylin Chesty Coughs is a cough medicine which helps to loosen mucus, making it easier to cough up. If you’re struggling with an annoying chesty cough, Benylin Chesty Coughs can provide relief and help you to breathe easy again so you can get on with your normal routine.
What is a chesty cough?
A chesty cough is what we call a cough that happens when your body produces mucus, or phlegm, in order to help to clear unwanted particles, such as dust or bacteria, your airways. Your body wants to move the excess phlegm away from your chest, which is what causes a chesty cough.
How does Benylin Chesty Coughs work to relieve my cough?
Benylin Chesty Coughs medicine contains the active ingredient diphenhydramine, which works as an antihistamine. This means that it helps to relieve coughing and secretions in your nose and chest which cause coughing. This product also contains levomenthol, which helps to clear congestion so you can breathe more easily.
How to use this cough medicine.
To treat a chesty cough, simply take two 5ml spoonfuls of Benylin Chesty Coughs medicine, four times a day. Do not take more than 4 doses of this medicine in any 24-hour period.
Why do I need to answer questions to buy this product?
You do not need a prescription for Benylin Chesty Coughs Original, however, you will be asked to complete a short medical questionnaire by your Chemist 4 U pharmacist before we can take your order. This includes some simple questions that all pharmacies legally are required to ask before supplying this kind of product. This helps our pharmacy team to be sure that Benylin is the best choice for you.
When should Benylin Chesty Coughs not be used?
Benylin Chesty Coughs is not suitable for children under the age of 12. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the listed ingredients. Benylin Chesty Coughs is not suitable for those who have had a cough for a few weeks that may be caused by asthma, or a cough which brings up a lot of phlegm or mucus. Do not take this product if you are using depression medications known as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs).
Benylin Chesty Coughs can make you feel drowsy or dizzy. Do not attempt to drive or operate tools or machinery if you are affected by this product.
Does this product have any side effects?
Like all medicines, Benylin Chesty Coughs can have side effects although not everyone will get them. These side effects can include symptoms of an allergic reaction, including:
- Skin rashes.
- Swelling of the face, lips, or tongue.
- Fits of numbness.
- Itching.
Other side effects that you may experience while taking Benylin Chesty Coughs include:
- Shakiness (tremors).
- Drowsiness, dizziness, and blurred vision.
- Increased awareness of heartbeat (heart palpitations).
- Upset stomach.
- Dry mouth, nose or throat.
- Difficulty passing water.
If you experience these or any other side effects while using Benylin Chesty Coughs, stop using this product and speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist immediately. You can also record any side effect that you discover using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Why do I need to answer questions to buy this product?
You do not need a prescription for Benylin Chesty Coughs Original, however, you will be asked to complete a short medical questionnaire by your Chemist 4 U pharmacist before we can take your order. This includes some simple questions that all pharmacies legally are required to ask before supplying this kind of product. This helps our pharmacy team to be sure that Benylin is the best choice for you.
More Information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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