Honycol is indicated to relief of dry, irritating cough and sore throat. It also assists in relieving productive cough.
Glycerol is an osmotic dehydrating agent that possesses hygroscopic and lubricating properties. It causes plasma osmolality leading to the movement of water into the plasma from the extravascular spaces via osmosis.
Adults including the elderly and children over 5 years : Two 5 ml spoonful (10 ml) Children 1-5 years : One 5 ml spoonful (5 ml) Children 3 month - under 1 year : 1/2 - 1 spoonful (2.5 - 5 ml) The dose should be repeated three or four times a day as required.
This medicine is unlikely to cause side effects unless the patient is allergic to the ingredients.
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients or hereditary fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome, or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency.
Always consult a registered doctor before taking any medicine. This information is for general knowledge only.
No clinically significant interactions have found.
Diabetics should take note of the carbohydrate content of Honycol. Not recommended for children below three months.