Benylin Children’s Night Coughs – 125ml
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Benylin Children’s Night Coughs is a specially formulated liquid medicine designed to relieve dry, tickly coughs in children aged 6 years and over, helping them get a better night’s sleep. It is suitable for use at night time when coughs are most disruptive.
Description
Benylin Children’s Night Coughs – 125ml
Benylin Children’s Night Coughs is a specially formulated liquid medicine designed to relieve dry, tickly coughs in children aged 6 years and over, helping them get a better night’s sleep. It is suitable for use at night time when coughs are most disruptive.
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How It Works
The active ingredient, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, is an antihistamine that works by reducing the sensitivity of the cough reflex, helping to calm and suppress the urge to cough. It also has a mild sedative effect, which can help children drift off to sleep more easily during the night.
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Directions for Use
Benylin Children’s Night Coughs is for children aged 6 years and over. Use only the measuring device provided with the pack.
• Children aged 6–12 years: 10 ml once at bedtime
• Children aged 12 years and over: 20 ml once at bedtime
Do not give more than one dose in 24 hours. Do not give to children under 6 years of age. Always read the patient information leaflet before use. If you are unsure about the correct dose, speak to your PillSorted pharmacist.
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Active Ingredients
• Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 14 mg per 10 ml dose
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Possible Side Effects
• Drowsiness or sedation
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth, nose, or throat
• Difficulty urinating
• Blurred vision
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Thickening of mucus in the airways
If you experience any serious side effects, stop taking this medicine and seek medical advice immediately.
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Who Should Not Take This Medicine
• Children under 6 years of age
• Children with known allergy to diphenhydramine or any other ingredient in the product
• Children taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or who have taken them within the last 14 days
• Children with chronic or persistent cough (such as that due to asthma)
• Children with breathing difficulties or respiratory disease
• Children with glaucoma, urinary retention, or difficulty passing urine
• Children taking other sedating medicines or central nervous system depressants
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Interactions
Diphenhydramine may interact with other medicines, particularly those that cause drowsiness, such as sleep aids, anxiety medications, or certain antihistamines. It must not be used alongside MAOIs or within 14 days of stopping them. It may also interact with certain medicines used to treat depression or anxiety. Tell your PillSorted pharmacist or doctor about all medicines you are currently taking, including herbal remedies and supplements.
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Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
This product is intended for children aged 6 years and over and is not indicated for use in adults. However, if this product is being considered for a child in a household where the carer is pregnant or breastfeeding and may handle the medicine, diphenhydramine should be used with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Speak to your doctor or PillSorted pharmacist before use if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding.
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Alcohol
Alcohol should not be given to children, and this product should never be mixed with or given alongside alcohol-containing preparations. The sedative effects of diphenhydramine may be increased by alcohol, so this combination must be strictly avoided.
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Driving and Operating Machinery
Diphenhydramine causes drowsiness and is specifically formulated to help children sleep at night. This medicine should only be given at bedtime. Children should not ride bikes, use machinery, or carry out activities requiring alertness after taking this medicine. This advisory also applies to adult carers who may inadvertently be affected.
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Storage
Store below 25°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Keep out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date shown on the packaging.
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Important Information
• This product is a medicine. Speak to your doctor or PillSorted pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical condition or are taking any other medication or complementary therapy.
• If symptoms worsen or persist, contact your doctor.
• If pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding, seek medical advice before use.
• If you suffer from allergies, confirm suitability with your PillSorted pharmacist before use.
• Store out of sight and reach of children.
• Read the enclosed patient information leaflet carefully before use.
• Contact your GP where appropriate.
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Patient Information Leaflet
For the full Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) for this medicine, visit the electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC). For further information about this medicine, visit NHS.uk.
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This content has been medically reviewed and approved by Zeinab Ardeshir (GPhC 2075730), Superintendent Pharmacist at PillSorted (GPhC-registered online pharmacy 9011258). Last reviewed: February 2026.
| Weight | 0.25 kg |
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| Brand | BENYLIN |
