Benylin Extra Strength Cold, Mucus & Phlegh Cough Control

Drug Facts

Inactive ingredients

Alcohol, citric acid, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavours, glycerin, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, water, xanthan gum.

Shake well before using.

• Uses
• Temporarily relieves

  • sore throat pain due to common cold and flu

  • chest congestion or wet cough

  • dry cough due to minor throat irritation

  • Helps loosen phlegm or mucus and thin lung secretions

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    Adult Use Only (12 years and older):

  • Take 2 tsp. (10 mL) every 6 hours

  • Do not take more than 8 tsp. (40 mL) in 24 hours.

• Do not take more than the recommended dose

Do not use

• with other products containing any of these active ingredients or other cough/cold medications

• if allergic to any of the ingredients

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have

• been told that your body breaks down drugs slowly or are taking other medications 

• persistent cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema 

• cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)

• difficulty breathing or other chronic lung conditions as these could be signs of a serious condition 

• are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Stop use and ask a doctor if 

• you develop allergic wheezing, rash or itching 

• sore throat pain lasts more than 2 days

• new symptoms appear, your symptoms worsen, or last for more than 7 days

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

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose: Call a Poison Control Centre or doctor immediately, even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

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

• Do not use if seal is broken or missing 

• Store at 15 to 30°C