Benylin Mucus Cough Max Honey & Lemon is a guaifenesin syrup for the symptomatic relief of a productive (chesty) cough in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over. Sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).
Key facts
| Active ingredient | Guaifenesin 100 mg per 5 ml |
|---|---|
| Format | Honey and lemon flavour oral syrup |
| Use | Symptomatic relief of productive cough |
| Age | Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over |
| Dose | 10 ml four times a day; no more than 40 ml (800 mg guaifenesin) in 24 hours |
| Duration | Speak to a doctor if the cough lasts more than 7 days |
| Also contains | Ethanol, glucose and sucrose |
| Legal category | General Sales List (GSL) medicine |
Who it is for
- Adults and adolescents from 12 years with a chesty cough that brings up mucus
- People who prefer a honey and lemon flavoured syrup
Not suitable for: Anyone allergic to guaifenesin or any of the other ingredients, and children under 12 years. It is not recommended during pregnancy or in women of childbearing age who are not using contraception; guaifenesin passes into breast milk, so speak to a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are breastfeeding. It contains ethanol, glucose and sucrose, so ask a pharmacist if you have diabetes or an intolerance to some sugars.
How to use
- Read the label and Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) before use.
- For oral use. Adults and adolescents aged 12 and over: take 10 ml (two 5 ml spoonfuls) four times a day.
- Leave the doses evenly spaced and do not take more than 40 ml in any 24-hour period.
- Do not give to children under 12 years.
- If the cough lasts longer than 7 days, comes back, or comes with a fever, rash or lasting headache, speak to a doctor.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I take?
Adults and adolescents aged 12 and over take 10 ml four times a day. Do not take more than 40 ml, which is 800 mg of guaifenesin, in 24 hours.
What does guaifenesin do?
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It thins the mucus in the chest so that a chesty cough is easier to clear.
Can children take it?
It is licensed from 12 years of age. It is not for children under 12, as the dose and safety have not been established in that age group.
Can I take it if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
It is not recommended during pregnancy. Guaifenesin passes into breast milk, so speak to a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are breastfeeding.
How long does the syrup keep once opened?
Use the bottle within 6 months of first opening. Keep it in the original amber bottle to protect it from light.
Safety and storage
- Do not exceed the stated dose.
- Use within 6 months of opening. Store in the original bottle to protect from light.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
- Read the PIL. Report suspected side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
This is a medicine. Always read the label and the Patient Information Leaflet before use. If symptoms persist, speak to a pharmacist or doctor.
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