Overview

Benylin offers multiple pediatric formulations designed for different ages and cough types—such as dry/tickly coughs, chesty coughs, and nighttime relief. These are available in various flavors and typically found over the counter at pharmacies.

Popular Formulations & Key Details

1. Children’s Chesty Cough (Guaifenesin-based)

• Active Ingredient: Guaifenesin (an expectorant that thins and loosens mucus) benylin.co.uk.

• Characteristics: Sugar-free, strawberry flavor; non‑drowsy benylin.co.uk.

• Age Range: Suitable for children from 6 years old; not for those under 6 benylin.co.ukMedicines.org.uk.

• Dosage: 10 ml (two 5 ml spoonfuls), four times daily (max 40 ml/24 h) benylin.co.uk.

2. Dry Cough & Sore Throat Syrup (Glycerol-based)

• Active Components: Glycerol with sugar mixture to coat and soothe the throat.

• Age Range: For children aged 1 year and above; not suitable under 1 year benylin.co.uk.

• Dosage: 5 ml, 3–4 times daily, as needed. If symptoms persist beyond 3 days, consult a healthcare professional benylin.co.uk.

3. Infant’s Cough Syrup

• Active Ingredient: Glycerol, sugar-free formulation.

• Age Range: For infants 3 months and older benylin.co.uk.

• Dosage:

  • 3 months to 1 year: 5 ml once

  • 1–5 years: 10 ml (two 5 ml), up to 3–4 times in 24 hours. If the cough lasts more than 3 days, seek medical advice benylin.co.uk.

4. Children’s Night Coughs

• Active Ingredients: Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 7 mg + Levomenthol 0.55 mg per 5 ml—intended to relieve nighttime cough, hay fever, and sneezing Medicines.org.uk.

• Age Range: For children 6 to 12 years; not recommended for children under 6 Medicines.org.uk.

• Dosage: 10 ml (two 5 ml spoonfuls) every 6 hours, up to 4 doses per day. Use for no more than 5 days unless advised otherwise Medicines.org.uk.

Important Precautions

• Each formulation has specific age restrictions—please adhere strictly (e.g., do not give chesty or night cough syrups to children under 6, or dry cough syrup to infants under 1).

• For products containing diphenhydramine (nighttime variety), be aware of potential drowsiness, and avoid sedation via any means Medicines.org.uk.

• Always adhere to the maximum daily dose (typically 4 doses per 24 hours).

• If symptoms persist beyond the recommended duration—usually 3 to 5 days depending on the formulation—or are accompanied by fever, rash, or difficulty breathing, seek medical attention promptly Medicines.org.uk+1benylin.co.uk.

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