Benylin

It depends on which Benylin product you have. Some, such as Benylin 4 Flu Tablets, are combination medicines that already contain paracetamol, so taking extra paracetamol on top could lead to an accidental overdose. Always read the label and patient information leaflet to check the ingredients, and ask your pharmacist before combining any medicines.

Some products in the range do and some don't. Combination flu products like Benylin 4 Flu Tablets contain paracetamol, whereas many of the cough syrups do not. Check the ingredients listed on the label and patient information leaflet, or ask our pharmacist if you're unsure.

Benylin is a well-known UK brand offering relief from the symptoms of coughs, colds and flu. The range includes syrups for dry, tickly and chesty coughs, plus tablets that target several cold and flu symptoms at once. These products help relieve symptoms rather than cure an infection, so always read the label and speak to a pharmacist if you're unsure which is right for you.

Benylin Adult Dry & Tickly Cough, available in 150ml and 300ml bottles, is formulated for that irritating, non-productive type of cough. If your cough lasts more than three weeks, brings up blood, or comes with breathlessness or chest pain, stop and see your GP. Always read the label and follow the dose in the patient information leaflet.

For a chesty cough with phlegm, look at Benylin Chesty Cough Original (150ml or 300ml) or Benylin Chesty Non Drowsy (150ml). Choosing between them often comes down to whether you'd prefer a non-drowsy option for daytime use. Read the label to confirm suitability, and ask your pharmacist if you take other medicines or have other health conditions.

Yes — Benylin Chesty Non Drowsy (150ml) is designed for chesty coughs when you want to avoid drowsiness, making it a useful choice during the day. As with any medicine, follow the dose on the label and patient information leaflet, and speak to your pharmacist if you're unsure whether it suits you.

Benylin 4 Flu Tablets (24-pack) are aimed at relieving several cold and flu symptoms together, such as aches, headache, fever and a blocked nose. Because they are a combination product that can contain ingredients like paracetamol, avoid taking them alongside other paracetamol-containing medicines. Always read the label, follow the dose in the leaflet, and ask a pharmacist if you're taking other treatments.

Benylin products carry different age restrictions, and many adult cough and flu medicines are not suitable for younger children. Always check the age guidance on the label and patient information leaflet before giving any product to a child, and speak to your pharmacist, GP or health visitor for advice. If a child's symptoms are severe or persistent, seek medical help.

Dosage varies between the syrups and the tablets, so follow the dose stated on the label and in the patient information leaflet for your specific product. Do not exceed the stated dose, and avoid taking more than one product containing the same active ingredient. If you're unsure, our pharmacist can help.

For products like Benylin Adult Dry & Tickly Cough and Benylin Chesty Cough Original, the 150ml and 300ml options contain the same medicine in different bottle sizes. The 300ml simply offers better value if you expect to need it for longer or for more than one person in the household. Always read the label and follow the dose in the leaflet regardless of bottle size.

Not all cough and cold medicines are recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so don't assume a product is suitable. Check the patient information leaflet and speak to your midwife, GP or pharmacist before taking any Benylin product. They can recommend the safest option for you and your baby.