Benylin Mucus Cough & Cold All In One Relief are tablets that are designed to help provide you with relief from mucus symptoms. 

The tablets work on your nasal mucus, alongside loosening the mucus in your chest to make it easier to cough up. They also help to relieve pain and fever. 

How Benylin Mucus Cough & Cold All In One Relief works

Benylin Mucus Cough & Cold All In One Relief contains a combination of ingredients that are designed to make you feel like yourself in no time. 

The tablets contain guaifenesin which loosens and thins the chest mucus, making it easier for you to cough up. It also lightens the heavy feeling in your chest.

Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant. It helps to reduce swelling in the nasal passage alongside reducing the amount of mucus produced, allowing you to breathe more easily.

Finally, the tablets contain paracetamol which works by relieving pain and reducing your temperature.

Directions

Always take Benylin Mucus Cough & Cold All In One Relief exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / pharmacist has told you. 

Take 2 tablets every 4 hours, as required. 

Do not take more than 8 tablets in any 24-hour period. 

Do not take anything else containing paracetamol.

Side effects

Like all medicines, Benylin Mucus Cough & Cold All In One Relief may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects include: 

• Difficulty passing urine 
• Rashes, dermatitis or urticaria 
• Headaches 
• Dizziness 
• Insomnia 
• Nausea, vomiting and stomach discomfort 
• Diarrhoea 
• Nervousness, irritability, restlessness, excitability 
• Increased blood pressure 
• Visual disturbances 

If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Serious side effects

Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness. 

Warnings

Benylin Mucus Cough & Cold All In One Relief may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these tablets if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if:

• You have a serious heart condition 
• You have high blood pressure 
• You have diabetes 
• You have an overactive thyroid 
• You have an enlarged prostate 
• You have glaucoma 
• You have difficulty passing urine 
• You suffer from kidney or liver problems 

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have a very bad cough or asthma. 

You should also talk to a healthcare professional if you have a circulatory disorder.

Using/taking other medicines

If you have recently taken or are taking any other medications including ones not obtained with a prescription, you should speak to your healthcare provider. 

It is important to talk to your GP or pharmacist if you are taking the following medication:

• Medication used to treat high cholesterol (e.g. cholestyramine)
• Medicines used to help with feeling sick (e.g. metoclopramide, domperidone)
• Anti-coagulants (e.g. warfarin)
• Barbiturates for epilepsy or to help you sleep
• Medicines to treat circulatory problems or to lower blood pressure (e.g. digoxin, guanethidine, reserpine, methyldopa) 
• Beta-blockers or vasodilators 
• Phenothiazines used as sedatives (e.g. chlorpromazine, pericyazine, fluphenazine)
• The antibiotic flucloxacillin 

If you are going to have blood or urine tests, taking this medication might affect the results. 

Age restrictions 

Benylin Mucus Cough & Cold All In One Relief is not suitable for children under 12. 

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any new medicine. 

Alcohol

Do not drink alcohol whilst taking this medication.

Driving and operating machinery 

This medication can cause dizziness. If you are affected, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel safe to do so.

Storage information

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Important information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or 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 pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or 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.