Temporarily relieving cough due to the common cold, hay fever, upper respiratory tract infections, sinus inflammation, sore throat, or bronchitis. Benylin is a cough suppressant. It works in the cough center of the brain to reduce a dry or nonproductive cough.
Important safety information:
Benylin may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Benylin. Using Benylin alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
If your cough lasts for more than 1 week or comes back, or if you also have a fever, rash, or persistent headache, contact your health care provider. A persistent cough could be a sign of a serious condition.
Benylin contains dextromethorphan. Before you being taking any new prescription or nonprescription medicine, read the ingredients to see if it also contains dextromethorphan. If it does or if you are not sure, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.
Diabetes patients - Some brands of Benylin may contain sugar and affect your blood sugar level. Read the label carefully before using Benylin.
Benylin is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 2 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is unknown if Benylin can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant while taking Benylin, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Benylin during pregnancy. It is unknown if Benylin is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Benylin.
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Benylin side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; drowsiness; stomach upset.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Can Benylin be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Benylin?
Some medical conditions may interact with Benylin. Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have chronic cough, chronic bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or if cough occurs with a large amount of mucus.
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Benylin. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Furazolidone or MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine) because the risk of toxic side effects may be increased by Benylin.
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Benylin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Benylin?
Use Benylin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Benylin may be taken with or without food. Take with food if stomach upset occurs.
Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
If you miss a dose of Benylin and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Benylin.
Can Benylin be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Benylin be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Benylin, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Benylin. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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