Boots Glycerin and Blackcurrant Linctus Glycerol Instructions
- June 3, 2024
- Boots
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PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
Boots Glycerin & Blackcurrant Linctus Glycerol, Sucrose
Instructions Manual
Glycerin and Blackcurrant Linctus Glycerol
**Soothes and relieves dry coughs and sore throat 200 ml
Read all of these labels for full instructions.
Uses: A linctus to relieve irritating tickly, dry coughs and sore throats.
Before you take
**Do not take:
- If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this medicine
- If you have an intolerance to some sugars unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains glucose)
People with diabetes should take into account the carbohydrate content of this medicine (6.9 g per 10 ml).
You can take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How to take this medicine
Check the cap seal is not broken before the first use. If it is, do not take
the medicine.
Adults and children of 5 years and over: Two 5 ml spoonfuls. Swallow this
amount 3 or 4 times a day.
Children of 1 to 4 years: One 5 ml spoonful. Give this amount to your child to
swallow 3 or 4 times a day.
Do not give to children under 1 year.
If symptoms do not go away talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
If you take or give too much: Talk to a pharmacist or doctor.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems.
! If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the medicine.
See a doctor at once:
- Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue, or throat (severe allergic reactions)
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This
includes any possible side effects not listed on this label. You can also
report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:
www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By
reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of
this medicine.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Use the date on the label edge.
Active ingredients
Every 10 ml of liquid contains Glycerol 1.5 ml of, Sucrose 3.4 g.
Also contains glucose (1.6 g), purified water, citric acid, sodium benzoate,
anthocyanin, and flavor (blackcurrant flavor and blackcurrant juice).
PL 00014/0307
Text prepared 04/15
Manufactured by BCM Ltd Nottingham NG2 3AA for the Marketing Authorisation
holder The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA
If you need more advice ask your pharmacist.