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BEECHAMS CHESTY COUGH is a brand name for Guaifenesin. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: An expectorant for the symptomatic relief of coughs (including bronchial cough) and chesty catarrh, particularly associated with colds and flu. The product also has a soothing, protective, demulcent action on a sore, irritated, tickling and inflamed throat.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Adults and children over the age of 12:
Take one 10ml dose (two 5ml spoonfuls) and repeat every 2 to 3 hours. Route of Administration Oral
Immune system disorders:
Unknown: allergic reactions, angioedema, anaphylactic reactions Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Unknown: Dyspnoea (in association with other symptoms of hypersensitivity) Skin and subcutaneous disorders: Unknown: Rash, urticaria Gatrsointestinal disorders: Unknown: nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort
Patients suffering from chronic cough or asthma should consult a physician before taking this product. Patients should stop using the product and consult a health care professional if cough lasts for more than 5 days or comes back, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.
Do not take with a cough suppressant. Special Label Warnings Keep out of the reach and sight of children. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. Do not exceed the stated dose. Do not use with other cough and cold medicines. 68 g total sugars per 10 ml dose.
This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus. Patients with rare glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine. 6 mg sodium per 10 ml dose. This should be taken into consideration in patients on a controlled sodium diet.
Contains sodium benzoate and sodium metabisulphite, which may rarely cause severe allergic reactions and bronchospasm.
Known hypersensitivity to guaifenesin, treacle or glucose or to any of the Excipients.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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