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The product code for this leaflet is: PL 00014/0307

Boots Glycerin and Blackcurrant Linctus

Company Details

THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC

1 Thane Road WestBeestonNottinghamNG2 3AA

Telephone:+44 (0)1159 595 165

Fax:+44 (0)1159 592 565

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

Boots Glycerin and Blackcurrant Linctus

Glycerol, Sucrose

Soothes and relieves dry coughs and sore throat

200 ml

Read all of this label for full instructions.

Uses: A linctus to relieve irritating tickly, dry coughs and sore throats.

Before you take

Do not take:

If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this medicine
If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains glucose)
People with diabetes should take into account the carbohydrate content of this medicine (6.9 g per 10 ml).
You can take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How to take this medicine

Check the cap seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not take the medicine.

Adults and children of 5 years and over: Two 5 ml spoonfuls. Swallow this amount 3 or 4 times a day.

Children of 1 to 4 years: One 5 ml spoonful. Give this amount to your child to swallow 3 or 4 times a day.

Do not give to children under 1 year.

If symptoms do not go away talk to your pharmacist or doctor.

If you take or give too much: Talk to a pharmacist or doctor.

Possible side effects

Most people will not have problems.

If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the medicine. See a doctor at once:

Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions)
If you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Use by the date on the label edge.

Active ingredients

Each 10 ml of liquid contains Glycerol 1.5 ml, Sucrose 3.4 g.

Also contains: glucose (1.6 g), purified water, citric acid, sodium benzoate, anthocyanin, flavour (blackcurrant flavour and blackcurrant juice).

PL 00014/0307

Text prepared 12/10

Manufactured by the Marketing Authorisation holder

The Boots Company PLC

Nottingham

NG2 3AA

If you need more advice ask your pharmacist.