Benylin Day & Night Tablets 16 Pack

• Adults and children aged 12 and over.
• Daytime: take 1 white tablet in the morning, at midday and in the afternoon (every 4 to 6 hours, up to 3 a day).
• Night-time: take 1 blue tablet at night. Do not take the night tablets during the day.
• Take only one tablet at a time, swallowed whole with water, and do not exceed the stated dose.

Safety information

Who should not use it

Do not use if you are allergic to paracetamol, pseudoephedrine, diphenhydramine or any ingredient; if you have high blood pressure or heart disease, an overactive thyroid, diabetes, glaucoma, a phaeochromocytoma, severe kidney problems, or lung or breathing problems; or if you take, or have taken in the last 2 weeks, an MAOI antidepressant. Not for children under 12.

Warnings & precautions

Contains paracetamol - do not take any other paracetamol-containing medicine at the same time (risk of liver damage). The night tablets cause drowsiness, so do not drive or operate machinery after taking them, and avoid alcohol. Ask your pharmacist if you have an enlarged prostate or take other medicines.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Do not use unless your doctor advises it.

Possible side effects

From pseudoephedrine: a faster heartbeat, restlessness or difficulty sleeping. From diphenhydramine: drowsiness, dry mouth or blurred vision. Rarely, allergic reactions.

Always read the label

This is a medicine. Always read the label and patient information leaflet before use. If symptoms persist, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Day (white) tablets: paracetamol 500mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60mg. Night (blue) tablets: paracetamol 500mg and diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25mg.

Benylin Day & Night Tablets 16 Pack Patient Information Leaflet