Benylin Childrens' All-In-One Cold & Fever, Nighttime Syrup

Drug Facts 

Inactive Ingredients
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C blue no. 1, flavour (includes cinnamon), glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, water, xanthan gum.

• Do not exceed the single and maximum daily dose (see liver warnings). Overdose may result in serious harm 

• Children (6 to under 12 years): 

  • Shake well before using 

  • For accurate dosing, follow instructions carefully 

  • Remove cap and squeeze dose into dosing cup 

  • Use only the measuring cup provided

  • Give 10 mL (2 tsp.) every 4-6 hours, as needed 

  • Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.

• Uses

• Temporarily relieves mild to moderate symptoms due to common cold 

  • dry cough

  • aches/pain 

  • sore throat pain 

  • fever 

  • sneezing 

  • runny nose

Liver warning: Acetaminophen may cause severe or possibly fatal liver damage if your child takes:

• more than the recommended dose in 24 hours

• with other drugs containing acetaminophen.

Symptoms of liver damage may include:

• yellow skin or eyes

• dark urine

• sweating

• nausea

• vomiting

• stomach pain

• unusual tiredness

• loss of appetite

Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause serious skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

• skin reddening

• blisters

• rash.

If any of these symptoms occur, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Do not use

• with other products containing acetaminophen or other cough/cold or pain/fever medications. If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen or the other active ingredients, ask a doctor or pharmacist

• if your child is allergic to any of the ingredients

• this product in children under 6 years of age

• with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (drugs for depression or Parkinson’s disease) or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug

• with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have a child that has

• a body that breaks down drugs slowly or takes any other medication including warfarin, sedatives or tranquilizers

• has liver or kidney disease

• glaucoma

• difficulty in urination

• persistent cough such as occurs with asthma, cough with excessive phlegm (mucus), difficulty breathing or other chronic lung conditions as these could be signs of a serious condition.

When using this product

• marked drowsiness or excitability may occur.

• sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

• do not use when child is engaged in activities requiring mental alertness

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• symptoms last for more than 5 days

• fever lasts for more than 3 days

• sore throat pain lasts for more than 2 days

• if new symptoms occur or symptoms worsen

• are accompanied by a high fever (>38­°C), or the production of thick yellow/green phlegm.

• allergic reactions such as wheezing, rash or itching develop. Side effects may include: allergic reaction, breathing difficulties, convulsions, drowsiness, hallucinations, and rapid heart rate.

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. In Case of Overdose: Call a Poison Control Centre or get medical help right away. Quick medical attention is critical, even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

• Read and retain the complete carton and label before use and follow all directions. 

• Do not use if carton is open or if bottle neck band is broken or missing. 

• Child resistant package. 

• Store at 15 to 30°C. Protect from light