Overdosage may give rise to nausea and vomiting.
Treatment need only be symptomatic and supportive.
24 months
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of the excipients.
None stated
Liquid sugar
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Glycerin
Flav F menthol E43525
Potassium sorbate
Acesulfame K
Citric acid monohydrate
Sodium citrate
Food flavour 511630E TM
Blackcurrant 17407107
Purified water
The following side effects may be associated with the use of guaifenesin:
Gastrointestinal disorders: nausea, vomiting/gastrointestinal discomfort.
Immune system disorder: hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis.
Not applicable.
An expectorant for the relief of chesty coughs.
For oral administration
Guaifenesin reduces the viscosity of tenacious sputum and is used as an expectorant.
Guaifenesin is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. It is metabolised and excreted in the urine.
May 2012
Boots Mucus Cough Relief 100mg/5ml Oral Solution
The Boots Company PLC
1 Thane Road West
Nottingham NG2 3AA
Do not store above 25°C.
Do not refrigerate or freeze
An amber PET bottle with a polypropylene child resistant cap fitted with an expanded polyethylene liner.
Pack size: 150ml, 240ml, 300ml
PL 00014/0554
| Active ingredient | mg/5ml |
| Guaifenesin Ph Eur | 100 |
Not recommended for children under 12 years.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Ask a doctor before use if you suffer from a chronic cough, if you have asthma or are suffering from an acute asthma attack.
Stop use and ask a healthcare professional if your cough lasts for more than 5 days, comes back, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.
Do not take with a cough suppressant.
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
No adverse effects known.
Adults and children over 12 years:
Two 5ml spoonfuls every four hours up to four times a day.
Children under 12 years:
Not recommended.
Elderly:
There is no need for dosage reduction in the elderly.
Not applicable.
21 April 1997
