liquorice liquid extract + menthol + squill tincture at a glance
Medicine class
Expectorant and soothing cough mixture
Licensed role
Symptomatic relief of productive coughs and sore throats
Form
Oral liquid mixture containing alcohol, sugars and parahydroxybenzoate preservatives
Availability
Mentholated Bronchial Balsam is discontinued
What is liquorice liquid extract + menthol + squill tincture used for?
The selected product was licensed for symptomatic relief of:
Productive or chesty coughs
Sore throats accompanying cough symptoms
How does liquorice liquid extract + menthol + squill tincture work?
Squill mildly irritates the stomach lining, triggering a reflex that helps move airway secretions. Liquorice coats and soothes irritated tissues and has a mild expectorant action. Menthol produces a cooling sensation followed by a local soothing effect.
How to take liquorice liquid extract + menthol + squill tincture
Take the liquid by mouth and follow the package directions without exceeding them. Check the ingredients if alcohol, sugars or preservatives are relevant to you. Do not use expired old stock; the selected product is discontinued.
Seek medical advice if the cough or sore throat persists or worsens.
Keep the bottle out of children's reach.
Return unwanted or expired medicine to a pharmacy.
liquorice liquid extract + menthol + squill tincture side effects
Common or expected effects
- Gastrointestinal reactions, including abdominal pain, vomiting or diarrhoea; frequency is not stated
- Skin reactions such as dermatitis, rash, flushing or hives; frequency is not stated
Get urgent medical advice
- Severe allergic reaction with swelling or breathing difficulty
- Low potassium, which may cause muscle weakness, confusion or an irregular heartbeat
- Sodium and water retention, potentially causing swelling or worsening cardiac problems
liquorice liquid extract + menthol + squill tincture in pregnancy
The product information records no adverse reports with labelled use but advises caution and medical advice during pregnancy. Because it contains liquorice extract and pregnancy evidence for herbal ingredients is limited, check with a pharmacist, midwife or prescriber before use.
liquorice liquid extract + menthol + squill tincture while breastfeeding
Specific evidence for this combination during breastfeeding is limited. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber before use; general NHS guidance advises caution with herbal products while breastfeeding.
liquorice liquid extract + menthol + squill tincture interactions
Check for interactions before use, particularly with medicines affecting fluid balance or electrolytes.
Thiazide or loop diuretics
These can lower potassium and magnesium, increasing squill glycoside toxicity and the risk of cardiac arrhythmias.
Carbenoxolone
Combined use may increase sodium and water retention, lower potassium and increase squill toxicity.
Common questions about liquorice liquid extract + menthol + squill tincture
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What was this combination used for?
The selected product was licensed to relieve symptoms of productive coughs and sore throats.
Does it loosen mucus?
Yes. Squill and liquorice have expectorant actions intended to help move phlegm in a chesty cough.
Is it suitable for a dry cough?
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