Beechams veno's for kids chesty cough syrup

Guaifenesin is a type of medicine called a cough expectorant. Expectorants are used to treat a productive or chesty cough, in which phlegm is coughed up.

Expectorants such as guaifenesin are thought to work by stimulating receptors in the stomach, causing a reflex increase in the volume of fluid produced in the airways. This decreases the thickness of the secretions in the airways, thus loosening phlegm and making it easier to cough up.

What is it used for?

- Chesty coughs in children.

Warning!

- If your child has any of the following symptoms you should consult your doctor so that their cough can be investigated further: coughing up phlegm that is green, rusty brown, yellow, blood-stained or foul smelling; shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing; sudden weight loss; recurrent night-time cough; or a long-term persistent cough.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose. If symptoms persist consult your doctor.

Use with caution in

- Severely decreased kidney function
- Severely decreased liver function.

Not to be used in

- Children under two years of age, unless on the advice of a doctor.

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

- Abdominal discomfort.

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

This medicine is not expected to affect any other medicines. However, if your child is already taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines and those bought without a prescription, you should always check with your pharmacist before giving any new medicines, to ensure that the combination is safe.

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