Shake the bottle and take two 5 ml spoonfuls three times a day to ease a troublesome cough. This Buttercup Original Cough Relief is a traditional herbal syrup with squill liquid extract and capsicum tincture, offering soothing relief for coughs, colds and sore throats. It comes from the trusted UK brand Buttercup and is non-drowsy.
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Ingredients
Each 5ml of Syrup contains: 3.1 Microlitres of Extract (as Liquid Extract) from Squill Bulb (Drimia Maritima (L.) Stearn.) (1:1), Extraction Solvent: Ethanol 65% v/v 2.5 Microlitres of Tincture from Capsicum Oleoresin (Capsicum Annuum L. Var. minimum (Miller) Heiser) (1:10) Extraction Solvent: Ethanol 96% v/v, Acacia Powder, Caramel Colour (E150), Ethanol, Levomenthol, Clove Oil, Peppermint Oil, Sodium Methyl Hydroxybenzoate (E219), Sodium Propyl Hydroxybenzoate (E217), Aniseed Flavour, Purified Water, Carmoisine (E122), Sunset Yellow (E110), Strong Ginger Tincture (Ginger, Ethanol, Water), Acetic Acid, Saccharin Sodium, Partial Invert Syrup (Sucrose, Fructose and Glucose), Potassium Sorbate
Pack size
200 ML
Preparation and usage
Directions for use: For oral use only. Shake bottle before use. Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Two 5 ml spoonfuls three times a day and at bedtime, if the cough is troublesome. Do not use for more than one week.
Storage
See 'use before' date on bottle. Once opened use within 28 days. Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original container.
Other information
THR certification mark
Safety information
Before taking this medicine:
Important information about some ingredients: This medicine contains: 3.6 g sucrose, 2.6 g glucose, and 2.6 g fructose in each dose (10 ml). This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus. If your doctor has told you that you (or your child) have an intolerance to some sugars, or if you have been diagnosed with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI) a rare genetic disorder in which a person cannot break down fructose talk to your doctor before you (or your child) take or receive this medicine. It may also be harmful to the teeth. Carmoisine (E122), Sunset Yellow (E110), sodium methyl hydroxybenzoate (E219) and sodium propyl hydroxybenzoate (E217), which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed), e.g. itching, swelling of the tongue, lips, eyes, and hands, and wheeziness. If this happens, seek medical help immediately. 4.6% v/v ethanol (alcohol) or 198 mg per 10 ml dose, equivalent to 5 ml beer or 2 ml wine. The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects if taken as recommended. This may be harmful for those suffering from alcoholism and should be considered if you have liver disease or epilepsy.
Reporting of side effects: No side effects have been reported for this product. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. 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.
Do not use if the bottle cap seal is damaged or after the expiry date. KEEP OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN.
Manufacturer
Manufactured by: Bell, Sons & Co (Druggists) Ltd., Gifford House, Slaidburn Crescent, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9AL. Traditional Herbal Registration Holder: Omega Pharma Ltd, Wrafton, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2DL, UK.
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