Beechams Cold & Flu Liquid, Cough, Pain, & Congestion Relief Medicine, All in One Liquid, 160ml

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Meanwhile, the following people should get medical advice before taking Benylin all-in-one tablets: This medicine contains 2880mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each 20ml dose. The amount in 20ml of this medicine is equivalent to 72ml of beer or 29ml of wine. The amount of alcohol in this medicine is not likely to have an effect in adults and adolescents, and its effects in children are not likely to be noticeable. It may have some effects in younger children, for example feeling sleepy. The alcohol in this medicine may alter the effects of other medicines. To be taken into account in those who are breastfeeding, and those who are addicted to alcohol. A dose of 20ml of this medicine administered to an adult weighing 70kg would result in exposure to 41.1mg/kg of ethanol which may cause a rise in blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of about 7.2mg/100ml. Co-administration with medicines containing e.g. propylene glycol or ethanol may lead to accumulation of ethanol and induce adverse effects.

Pregnancy:This medication should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you are pregnant, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If you're taking medicines for high blood pressure you shouldn't take Benylin mucus cough & cold all-in-one relief, because the decongestant may make your blood pressure medicine less effective. Do not take with other cold or decongestant medicines or any other paracetamol-containing products.Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with the ingredients of Benylin mucus cough & cold all-in-one relief. Just because a side effect is stated here doesn't mean that all people using this medicines will experience that or any side effect. The active ingredients per 20ml are: paracetamol 1000mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 12.18mg, guaifenesin 200mg, cetylpyridinium chloride 3mg Persistent symptoms:If your cough gets worse, lasts more than 7 days, or tends to recur, or if you are coughing up phlegm or mucus or have a fever for more than 3 days, talk to your doctor. This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23mg) per dose, which is to say essentially 'sodium-free' The anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins may be enhanced by prolonged regular daily use of paracetamol with increased risk of bleeding; occasional doses have no significant effect.

The other ingredients are: liquid maltitol (E965), sorbitol (E420), ethanol, propylene glycol (E1520), glycerol (E422), saccharin sodium, sodium cyclamate, acesulfame potassium (E950), sodium gum (E415), levomenthol, eucalyptus oil, colours: quinoline yellow (E104), patent blue v (E131) and purified waterThere have been a few reports of blood dyscrasias including thrombocytopenia and agranulocytosis after regular or excessive ingestion of paracetamol, and of acute pancreatitis after ingestion of above normal dosage. Talk to a doctor at once if you or your child take too much of this medicine even if you feel well. This is because too much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver damage. Undesirable effects with paracetamol are rare, however, hypersensitivity including skin rashes may occur. Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported.