BENYLIN® Quality & Safety
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Benylin®: Trusted to give you the relief you need
Can you confirm the safety of the Benylin range of products?
We stand by the safety of our Benylin range of products. We follow strict, and robust safety & quality processes to ensure that consumers can trust our products.
How do you ensure the safety of your products?
A commitment to quality, safety and compliance is fundamental to us at Kenvue. We maintain our commitment to end-to-end quality, excellence and safety across all stages of a product lifecycle through our quality and safety management approach. Our Quality System Principles define the requirements that Kenvue must meet to design, make, deliver and monitor the safety of our products, and if needed, take risk minimisation actions including in case of quality issues correcting or recalling products from the market.
Ever wondered what goes into a bottle of Benylin®?
Benylin has a unique range, specially formulated to treat all types of coughs for the whole family, starting from the age of 2.
How do I check if my Benylin Product has expired?
Locate the expiry date and Batch number or LOT number on the bottom of the carton. If you have already thrown away your carton, locate the expiry date on the bottle label as highlighted in the image seen below. Please note the difference between the Manufacture date shown as “MFG”, and the expiry date as “EXP”.
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What side effects can patients experience from Benylin products?
The Benylin range is indicated to treat the symptoms of cough and colds. Consumers can refer to the product information leaflet which is found inside the product pack or on the SAHPRA Medicines online directory to learn more about potential side effects. Please ask your pharmacist for advice if you have questions.
How do you ensure the safety of your products?
A commitment to quality, safety and compliance is fundamental to us at Kenvue. We maintain our commitment to end-to-end quality, excellence and safety across all stages of a product lifecycle through our quality and safety management approach. Our Quality System Principles define the requirements that Kenvue must meet to design, make, deliver and monitor the safety of our products, and if needed, take risk minimisation actions including in case of quality issues correcting or recalling products from the market.
How do you ensure medicines that are past their expiration date are not sold to patients?
We have a system that automatically blocks medicines being shipped to the customer that have an expiry date of 6 months or less as per the South African requirements.
Have more information about the product range? Who can you contact?
Please contact our Consumer Care team on 0860 410032 (SA only) or e-mail consumer-za@kenvue.com.
Schedule 0 - Find me on shelf to select for yourself
Click on the product barcode to view product details on the SAHPRA Medicines’ Online Directory, which provides healthcare professionals and the consumer with a guide to all SAHPRA registered over-the counter (OTC) medicines that are available in South Africa without a doctor’s prescription.
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| NAPPI CODE | PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND SIZE | PACK SIZE | UNIT BARCODE |
| Benylin Children's Wet Cough Syrup | 50 ML | 6003001031107 | |
| 703793003 | Benylin Children's Wet Cough Syrup | 100 ML | 6003001017798 |
| 705889001 | Benylin Children's Wet Cough Syrup | 200 ML | 6003001031152 |
| 704178001 | Benylin Wet Cough Syrup | 50 ML | 6003001017675 |
| 704178002 | Benylin Wet Cough Syrup | 100 ML | 6003001017712 |
| Benylin Wet Cough Syrup | 200 ML | 6003001031114 | |
| 895150007 | Benylin Wet Cough Syrup Menthol | 50 ML | 6003001017873 |
| 895150015 | Benylin Wet Cough Syrup Menthol | 100 ML | 6003001017910 |
| Benylin Wet Cough Syrup Menthol | 200 ML | 6003001031190 | |
| 3007600001 | NEW Benylin Four Cough Syrup | 100 ML | 3574661772066 |
| 3007601001 | NEW Benylin Wet & Dry Cough Syrup | 100 ML | 3574661788630 |
| NEW Benylin Cough Lozenges Berries | 20 | 3574661787725 | |
| NEW Benylin Cough Lozenges Lemon | 20 | 3574661787763 |
Schedule 2 - Find me at the Pharmacy counter - Ask your pharmacist
Click on the product barcode to view product details on the SAHPRA Medicines’ Online Directory, which provides healthcare professionals and the consumer with a guide to all SAHPRA registered over-the counter (OTC) medicines that are available in South Africa without a doctor’s prescription.
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| NAPPI CODE | PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND SIZE | PACK SIZE | UNIT BARCODE |
| 707952001 | Benylin Daytime Tablets | 20 | 6003001029111 |
| 704360001 | Benylin Four Flu Tablets | 24 | 6001135010623 |
| 881570002 | Benylin Four Flu Liquid | 100 ML | 6003001018887 |
| 881570001 | Benylin Four Flu Liquid | 200 ML | 6001135508687 |
| 707627001 | Benylin Original Cough Syrup | 100 ML | 6001135505433 |
| 707627028 | Benylin Original Cough Syrup | 200 ML | 6001135505440 |
| 789119005 | Benylin Dry Cough Syrup | 100 ML | 6001135507628 |
| 789119006 | Benylin Dry Cough Syrup | 200 ML | 6003001018849 |
| 723933001 | Benylin Paediatric Syrup | 100 ML | 6003001030353 |
What do you mean by “Over 2500 checks in every bottle”?
| Summary: | Checks | |
| Raw Material Testing | Raw Material Laboratory Testing - which includes analytical, physical and microbiological testing. | 285 |
| Manufacturing and Packaging Checks | In process Checks - during manufacturing and packaging | 1107 |
| Lab Bulk & Final Product Checks and Testing | Bulk and Final Product - analytical, physical and microbiological testing | 149 |
| Lot Release Checks | Batch Release | 1279 |
| Total | 2820 |
Benylin Cough Range
ASK YOUR PHARMACIST about the Benylin® solution for you and your family.
Tips for Cough & Cold Relief
Tips for cough and cold relief is as easy as staying hydrated, keeping good hygiene and sleeping well.
Types of Coughs
Coughing starts when part of your breathing passage becomes inflamed or irritated by matter such as dust, smoke or mucus.
References
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