HILLS BALSAM CHESTY COUGH LIQUID is a brand name for Guaifenesin. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: For symptomatic relief of productive (chesty) cough.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
For oral use only.
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS Adults and Children over 12 years:
One or Two 5ml spoonfuls to be taken every 2 to 4 hours. Not more than 12 x 5 ml spoonfuls should be given in any 24 hours. Do not exceed the stated dose. There are no special requirements for the elderly.
Central nervous system: dizziness, drowsiness, headache Gastrointestinal:
Nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain Skin: Rashes and allergic reactions.
Should not be used for persistent or chronic cough, such as occurs with asthma, or where excessive secretions accompany cough, unless directed by a doctor. If symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical advice. Do not exceed the stated dose.
Caution should be exercised when using the product in the presence of severe renal or severe hepatic impairment. Alcohol containing products, should be avoided whilst patients taking this medicine. Use with extreme caution when other central nervous system depressants are used.
Harmful for those suffering from alcoholism. This product is not recommended for those who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding women, children and high-risk groups such as patients with liver disease, or epilepsy.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. There are reported cases where excessive consumption of guaifenesin may have contributed to renal stone formation. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.
Known hypersensitivity to guaifenesin or to any of the excipients. In children under 12 years old.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
Other brands of Guaifenesin in United Kingdom.
Know a brand we are missing in United Kingdom? Suggest a brand →
Brand names are compiled from public regulatory records for active-ingredient mapping only. Drugvu is not affiliated with any manufacturer. This is not medical advice.