Care+ Glycerin Lemon & Honey with Glucose 200ml is a pale straw coloured syrupy oral liquid for the symptomatic relief of coughs and sore throats. It contains glycerol, which soothes the throat, and it can be given to children over 1 year as well as adults, with a simple 5ml spoonful dose.

Key Features

• Glycerol as the active ingredient: Each 5ml contains 1.36g of glycerol, which soothes the throat and relieves the symptoms of coughs and sore throats.
• Suitable from 1 year: Adults and children over 1 year can take it. It should not be given to children under 1 year unless a doctor says so.
• Honey and lemon: The syrup also contains honey, lemon juice and lemon essence.
• Clear dose by age: Adults and children over 12 years take 2 x 5ml spoonfuls. Children over 1 year take 1 x 5ml spoonful.
• Not suitable for diabetics: It contains sugars, so check the suitability information before buying if you have diabetes.

Is Care+ Glycerin Lemon & Honey suitable for children?

Children over 1 year can take 1 x 5ml spoonful. It must not be given to children under 1 year old unless a doctor tells you to.

Can people with diabetes take this cough syrup?

No. It is not suitable for people with diabetes. Each 10ml dose contains 3.3g of sucrose. Your pharmacist can help you find an alternative.

How long can I take it for?

It may be taken for up to 5 days. If symptoms persist for more than five days, speak to your doctor.

Information Leaflet

Active ingredient: Glycerol (E422) 1.36g per 5ml.

Other ingredients: Honey, lemon essence, lemon juice, citric acid monohydrate (E330), sucrose, purified water and liquid glucose.

Additional information: Each 5ml dose contains 1.6g of sucrose and 280mg of liquid glucose.

Shake the bottle. Take by mouth, measured with a 5ml spoon.

• Adults, older people and children over 12 years: 2 x 5ml spoonfuls.
• Children over 1 year: 1 x 5ml spoonful.

Repeat every 4 hours if required. It may be taken for up to 5 days. If symptoms persist for more than five days, consult your doctor.

Do not use this medicine if:

• you or your child are allergic to any of the ingredients
• your child is under 1 year old, unless a doctor tells you to give it

Other precautions:

• It is not suitable for people with diabetes. Each 10ml dose contains 3.3g of sucrose.
• If you have been told by a doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact them before taking this medicine.
• If you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before use. It should not be used in pregnancy unless a doctor has told you to.
• If you accidentally take too much, see a doctor straight away and take the pack with you.
• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

As with all medicines, this medicine can have side effects, although these do not affect everyone.

Stop taking it and see a doctor at once if you get difficulty in breathing, or swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat, which can be signs of a severe allergic reaction.

If you notice any other side effects, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects through the Yellow Card scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.