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Benylin Dry Cough Syrup## (check composition)

NAFDAC Reg. No. B4-7111 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 28 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Benylin Dry Cough Syrup## (check composition)
NAFDAC number
B4-7111
Active ingredient
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide
Strength
15 mg/5 mL
Form
Syrup
Pack size
1 x 100 mL, 1 x 200 mL (in amber glass bottles)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
J & J Company West Africa Limited
Approved
26 Apr 2023
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
25 Apr 2028
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Benylin Dry Cough Syrup## (check composition) is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (B4-7111). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Benylin Dry Cough Syrup## (check composition) is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for dextromethorphan hydrobromide, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

temporarily: ■ relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants ■ helps reduce the intensity of coughing

Purpose

Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg: Cough suppressant

Warnings

Do Not Use ■ if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema ■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. …

General information only, not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

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About Benylin Dry Cough Syrup## (check composition)

What is in Benylin Dry Cough Syrup## (check composition)?

Benylin Dry Cough Syrup## (check composition) contains Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (15 mg/5 mL), as syrup, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Benylin Dry Cough Syrup## (check composition) registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Benylin Dry Cough Syrup## (check composition) is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number B4-7111, and its registration is active as of 28 October 2026.

Has Benylin Dry Cough Syrup## (check composition) been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Benylin Dry Cough Syrup## (check composition) in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Benylin Dry Cough Syrup## (check composition) is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number B4-7111, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Benylin Dry Cough Syrup## (check composition) used for?

temporarily: ■ relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants ■ helps reduce the intensity of coughing (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for dextromethorphan hydrobromide. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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