glycerol + sucrose at a glance
Medicine class
Demulcent cough syrup
Licensed use
Relief of irritating, tickly dry coughs and sore throats
How it is used
Swallowed as an oral syrup using the pack's measuring device
Young children
The selected products must not be given to children under 1 year
What is glycerol + sucrose used for?
The selected products are licensed for symptomatic relief of:
Irritating or tickly dry coughs
Sore or irritated throats
How does glycerol + sucrose work?
Glycerol and sucrose act as demulcents, forming a soothing layer over irritated throat tissues. This may reduce stimulation of sensory cough receptors.
How to take glycerol + sucrose
For oral use only. Follow the product label, use the measuring spoon or device provided and do not overfill it. Check that the cap seal is intact before first use.
Do not give the selected products to a child under 1 year.
Keep the bottle tightly closed and out of children's sight and reach.
glycerol + sucrose side effects
Get urgent medical advice
- Hypersensitivity or anaphylaxis, potentially causing wheezing, breathing difficulty or swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat
glycerol + sucrose in pregnancy
Safety during pregnancy has not been established, although the products are not considered to pose a hazard. Check suitability with a pharmacist, midwife or doctor, particularly for the blackcurrant formulation because it contains a small amount of benzyl alcohol.
glycerol + sucrose while breastfeeding
Safety during breastfeeding has not been established, although the products are not considered to pose a hazard. Tell a pharmacist, midwife, health visitor or doctor that you are breastfeeding so they can consider the complete formulation and the infant's circumstances.
glycerol + sucrose interactions
No clinically significant medicine interactions are known for the selected products. Their sugar content may be relevant to diabetes management.
Glucose-lowering medicines
The glycerol, sucrose and glucose content may affect blood glucose, so carbohydrate exposure should be considered.
Common questions about glycerol + sucrose
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Does glycerol + sucrose treat the cause of a cough?
No. It provides symptomatic soothing and does not treat causes such as infection, asthma or reflux.
Does glycerol + sucrose cause drowsiness?
Drowsiness is not expected; the products have no or negligible influence on driving or using machines.
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