I took this a few days ago after waking up with a slight sore throat, cough, running nose. I wasn't sure if this was the onset of a cold, but I took one dose.
There are no cold cures, so I am *** NOT ***claiming this prevented me from getting a cold or that it cured whatever I felt I was coming down with. I can say that my sore throat was quickly soothed but not completely relieved, and my cough was suppressed for a few hours. I did not need a second dose as my sore throat dissipated through the morning. I developed a persistent cough from exposure to mould in the 1990s, so it can be hard to tell the difference between a persistent cough and a cough due to illness.
I like that this product contains a spoon with a measurement line. When the spoon is overfilled beyond the line, it is shaped so that the excess can be returned to the bottle without spilling. The spoon has a flat bottom, so it is oddly shaped for taking the syrup.
While the medicinal ingredient is listed as South African Geranium (Pelargonium sidoides - root) extract, the taste reminded me of echinacea tinctures. I recognize that medical publications state that there is no good scientific evidence to support the various uses that native populations of South Africa use this for. However, the National Library of Medicine does acknowledge at least one positive review on the use of Pelargonium sidoides, and comments that it was a well conducted review, and the author's conclusion is likely to be reliable. I conclude there is at least anecdotal evidence that supports the claims made by Benylin.
The bottom line is that within 10 minutes or so after taking this Multi-Symptom Herbal syrup, I did start experiencing some relief in my symptoms that may have been related to environmental allergies. I am giving this a five-star review based on price and efficacy in the claim of symptom relief.
| Manufacturer | Johnson & Johnson Inc. |
|---|---|
| Item model number | 000000000100064768 |
| Parcel Dimensions | 12.3 x 10.9 x 5.8 cm; 230 g |
| ASIN | B0D5BT6T1L |
