Benylina Paediatric Syrup 5 mL Syrup.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 1 February 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Relief of cough and allergic conditions.
Dosage (summary)
Children 6-12 years: 10 mL every 3 hours; max 4 doses/day. Not recommended for <6 years.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety not established; crosses placenta and excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Enhances CNS depressants
- MAOIs
- Atropine
- Tricyclic antidepressants
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to diphenhydramine
- Acute asthmatic attacks
- Children <6 years
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Sedation
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Tachycardia
Counselling Points
- Avoid alcohol
- Do not exceed recommended dose
- Report any allergic reactions
Serious warnings
- CNS stimulation in children
- Risk of overdose
- May impair ability to drive
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