levomenthol + liquorice liquid extract + squill tincture at a glance
Medicine class
Expectorant cough preparation
Licensed use
Symptomatic relief of productive coughs and sore throats
Form
Brown, viscous oral solution containing sugars, ethanol and parahydroxybenzoates
What is levomenthol + liquorice liquid extract + squill tincture used for?
Licensed for symptomatic relief of:
Productive or chesty coughs
Sore throats
How does levomenthol + liquorice liquid extract + squill tincture work?
Squill irritates the stomach lining mildly, triggering a reflex that promotes expectoration. Liquorice soothes irritated tissues and has a mild expectorant action. Levomenthol produces a cooling sensation followed by a local soothing effect.
How to take levomenthol + liquorice liquid extract + squill tincture
Take by mouth and follow the pack leaflet. Do not exceed the labelled amount. Ask a doctor for advice if symptoms persist or worsen.
Check the active ingredients because similarly branded products may contain different ingredients.
Keep out of children's sight and reach.
levomenthol + liquorice liquid extract + squill tincture side effects
Common or expected effects
- Abdominal discomfort, vomiting or diarrhoea
- Rash, hives, flushing or contact dermatitis
- Sodium and water retention or low blood potassium
Get urgent medical advice
- A severe allergic reaction
- Irregular heartbeat, marked weakness, confusion or disorientation, which may indicate an electrolyte disturbance
levomenthol + liquorice liquid extract + squill tincture in pregnancy
The product information records no adverse reports with labelled use but advises caution and medical advice during pregnancy. Check the exact product with a pharmacist, midwife or doctor because similarly branded products may contain different ingredients.
levomenthol + liquorice liquid extract + squill tincture while breastfeeding
Specific evidence for this combination is limited. Ask a pharmacist, doctor, midwife or health visitor before use, particularly if the infant is premature, unwell or very young.
levomenthol + liquorice liquid extract + squill tincture interactions
Check for medicines that increase electrolyte or cardiac risks.
Thiazide or loop diuretics
Potassium and magnesium depletion may increase squill toxicity and the risk of cardiac arrhythmias.
Carbenoxolone
The combination may increase sodium and water retention, lower potassium and increase squill toxicity.
Common questions about levomenthol + liquorice liquid extract + squill tincture
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What is it used for?
It is licensed to relieve symptoms of productive chesty coughs and sore throats.
Does it treat a dry cough?
Its licensed role is for productive or chesty coughs, not specifically dry or tickly coughs.
Can I take it with a heart condition?
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