Benylin

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Benylin is a brand name owned by Johnson and Johnson for a range of cough, cold, and flu medications. The flagship cough syrup and cold care brand is marketed in several countries as Benylin DM, for its active ingredient, dextromethorphan.However the range of products available in both solid dosage and liquid forms have formulations with multiple ingredients including pseudoephedrine, acetaminophen and guaifenisin.

The clinical evidence for the efficacy of dextromethorphan (particularly in children) is lacking. The relevant Cochrane report states "There is no good evidence for or against the effectiveness of [ over-the-counter ] medicines in acute cough" [1].

[edit] External links

• [2] The Benylin website. UK.
• [3] The Canadian Benylin website.
• [4] The Electronic Medicines Compendium page for Benylin Children's Coughs and Colds, as sold in the UK.
• [5] Benylin Winter Wellness. Follow our experts’ tips in our five step Winter Wellness plan.