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Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Syrup is a gently formulated cough medicine containing glycerol and sucrose to provide effective relief from irritating tickly, dry coughs and sore throats. This soothing syrup works by coating the throat and calming the cough reflex, making it ideal for treating non-productive cough symptoms arising from colds, throat irritation or minor respiratory irritation.
Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Syrup is available in two bottle sizes:
| Medication Name | Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Syrup |
| Active Ingredients | Glycerol 0.75 ml and Sucrose 1.71 g per 5 ml |
| Other Ingredients | Citric acid monohydrate, sodium benzoate (E211), cough syrup flavour (aniseed, liquorice, propylene glycol, ethanol), black treacle, liquid glucose and purified water |
| Medication Form | Oral syrup |
| Used to Treat | Dry, tickly coughs and sore throats |
| Available Sizes | 150 ml or 300 ml bottles |
| Who Can Use It | Adults and children aged 1 year and over |
| Prescription Required? | No – General Sales List (GSL) medicine |
| Patient Information Leaflet | Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Syrup – Patient Information Leaflet (PDF) |
Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Syrup is used to soothe dry, non-productive coughs and relieve the tickly sensation in the throat that triggers coughing. It can also help ease sore throat discomfort associated with coughing.
Benylin is suitable for adults and children aged 1 year and over. Do not use this medicine in children under 1 year. Consult a healthcare professional before use if you have sugar intolerance, diabetes or allergies to any ingredient.
If symptoms persist for more than 3 days or worsen, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine is unlikely to cause side effects unless you are allergic to one of the ingredients. If you experience any unexpected effects, stop use and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Page content authored by Amjad Khan, last reviewed by Mr Muhammad on 9th March 2026.
