Benylin Chesty Cough & Cold tablets

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Paracetamol; Guaifenesin; Phenylephrine hydrochloride

Available from:

McNeil Products Ltd

ATC code:

N02BE51

INN (International Name):

Paracetamol; Guaifenesin; Phenylephrine hydrochloride

Dosage:

250mg ; 100mg ; 5mg

Pharmaceutical form:

Oral tablet

Administration route:

Oral

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Never Valid To Prescribe As A VMP

Product summary:

BNF: 04070100; GTIN: 3574661161945

Patient Information leaflet

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READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU
TAKE THIS MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW.
This medicine is available without prescription,
however, you still need to use this product
carefully to get the best results from it.
Keep this leaflet as you may need to read it
again. Ask your pharmacist if you need more
information or advice.
1.
WHAT IS THIS MEDICINE AND WHAT
IS IT USED FOR?
THIS MEDICINE CONTAINS:
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PARACETAMOL which is a pain reliever
(analgesic) and helps reduce your temperature
when you have a fever
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GUAIFENESIN which is an expectorant to help
loosen phlegm
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PHENYLEPHRINE which is a decongestant to
reduce swelling in the passages of the nose to
help you breathe more easily.
These tablets are used for the relief of symptoms of
colds and flu, including aches and pains, headache,
blocked nose, sore throat, chills and chesty coughs.
2.
IS THIS MEDICINE SUITABLE FOR YOU?
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU:
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are ALLERGIC to paracetamol, guaifenesin,
phenylephrine or any of the other ingredients
(listed in section 6)
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have a serious heart condition
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have high blood pressure (hypertension)
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have diabetes
■
have an overactive thyroid
■
have an enlarged prostate
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have glaucoma, including closed angle glaucoma
■
have difficulty passing urine
■
are taking antidepressant drugs called
monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI’s), or have
taken them within the last 14 days - these are
medicines such as phenelzine and isocarboxazid
■
are taking beta-blocking drugs
■
are currently taking other decongestant drugs or
stimulants (e.g. ephedrine, amfetamines and
xylometazoline)
■
are taking a cough medicine called a cough
suppressant.
PLEASE SEE YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE
TAKING THIS MEDICINE IF YOU:
■
are pregnant or breast-feeding
■
suffer from kidney or liver problems, including
alcoholic liver disease
■
have diabetes
■
have phaeochromocytoma
■
have a very bad cough or asthma. See your
doctor if your cough last

Summary of Product characteristics

OBJECT 1
BENYLIN CHESTY COUGH & COLD TABLETS
Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 08-Nov-2022 | McNeil
Products Ltd
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1. Name of the medicinal product
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2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
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3. Pharmaceutical form
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4. Clinical particulars
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4.1 Therapeutic indications
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4.2 Posology and method of administration
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4.3 Contraindications
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4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
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4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of
interaction
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4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
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4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
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4.8 Undesirable effects
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4.9 Overdose
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5. Pharmacological properties
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5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
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5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
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5.3 Preclinical safety data
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6. Pharmaceutical particulars
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6.1 List of excipients
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6.2 Incompatibilities
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6.3 Shelf life
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6.4 Special precautions for storage
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6.5 Nature and contents of container
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6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling
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7. Marketing authorisation holder
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8. Marketing authorisation number(s)
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9. Date of first authorisation/renewal of the authorisation
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10. Date of revision of the text
1. Name of the medicinal product
Benylin Mucus Cough & Cold All in One Relief Tablets
Sudafed Mucus Relief Triple Action Cold & Flu Tablets
Benylin Chesty Cough & Cold Tablets
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
MG/TABLET
Paracetamol
250
Guaifenesin
100
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
5
For full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3. Pharmaceutical form
Film-coated tablet
White capsule shaped tablet, embossed with “PGP”, free from specks
and blemishes.
4. Clinical particulars
4.1 Therapeutic indications
For the relief of symptoms associated with colds and flu, including
aches and pains, headache, blocked nose
and sore throat, chills and chesty cough.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
For oral use. Take tablets with water. Swallow whole, do not chew.
Adults, the Elderly and children aged 12 years and ov