This medicine contains sugars and alcohol. Seek advice from your doctor if you have an intolerance to some sugars, are/have suffered from alcoholism, epilepsy or liver disease.

Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist. Can I take Buttercup original cough syrup with other medicines? Sucrose, fructose and glucose (as partial invert syrup). If you have an intolerance to some sugars, consult your doctor before taking this product Buttercup original cough syrup contains two active ingredients, squill liquid extract and capsicum tincture.Anyone with a known allergy or intolerance to any of the ingredients of the medicine. These will be listed on the bottle. Do not use if the bottle cap seal is damaged, or after the expiry date (see 'Use Before' date on bottle). There are currently no other medicines available in the UK that contain squill liquid extract and capsicum tincture as the active ingredients. This product contains alcohol so may impair ability to drive or operate machinery - do NOT drive or use machinery if affected by this medicine.

A cold is usually never a cause for concern and can be easily treated with cough and cold medicines, as well as getting plenty of rest, keeping warm and drinking plenty of water to avoid dehydration. The cold virus is very infectious and can be easily spread to others through coughs and sneezes which disperse the germs. A cold can start spreading from before the infected person starts to experience symptoms and the person remains infectious until the symptoms have finished. The best methods to avoid catching a cold are to maintain good hand hygiene, not sharing towels or household items with someone who is suffering with a cold and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. carmoisine (E122), Sunset Yellow (E110), sodium methyl hydroxybenzoate (E219) and sodium propyl hydroxybenzoate (E217) which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed) e.g. itching, swelling of tongue, lips, eyes and hands, and wheeziness. If this happens seek medical help immediately. For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned. Do NOT take Buttercup Cough Syrup if you are allergic to any of the ingredients (see ingredients tab for full list) or if you: For adults, the elderly and children over the age of 12 years: 2 x 5ml spoonfuls 3 times a day and at bedtime if the cough is troublesome.Once opened use within 28 days. Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original container. Do not use if the bottle cap seal is damaged, or after the expiry date (see 'Use Before' date on bottle). Do not use if the bottle cap seal is damaged, or after the expiry date (see ‘USE BEFORE’ date on bottle). Once opened use within 28 days. Do not store above 25˚C. Store in the original container. There are many other cough remedies that are known to be safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding that you can try - ask your pharmacist. Children's cough syrups or honey and lemon syrups are a good option, or simply taking frequent sips of water.

Active ingredients: Each 5ml of Syrup contains: 3.1 Microlitres of Extract (as Liquid Extract) from Squill Bulb (Drimia Maritima (L.) Stearn.) (1:1) Extraction Solvent: Ethanol 65% v/v, 2.5 Microlitres of Tincture from Capsicum Oleoresin (Capsicum Annuum L. Var. minimum (Miller) Heiser) (1:10) Extraction Solvent: Ethanol 96% v/v, Other ingredients: Acacia Powder, Caramel Colour (E150), Ethanol, Levomenthol, Clove Oil, Peppermint Oil, Sodium Methyl Hydroxybenzoate (E219), Sodium Propyl Hydroxybenzoate (E217), Aniseed Flavour, Purified Water, Carmoisine (E122), Sunset Yellow (E110), Strong Ginger Tincture (Ginger, Ethanol, Water), Acetic Acid, Saccharin Sodium, Partial Invert Syrup (Sucrose, Fructose and Glucose), Potassium Sorbate If you are concerned about addiction to 'over the counter' medication, we urge you to visit the below links for professional help and advice:

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you. Contains alcohol and therefore may impair ability to drive or operate machines. If affected do not drive or use machines. This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist. Side effects have not been reported with this medicine. If you think you have had an allergic reaction to it, stop using the cough syrup and get medical advice. People who suffer from alcoholism. The syrup contains 4.6 % vol ethanol (alcohol), equivalent to approximately 4.6ml beer or 1.8ml wine per 10ml dose.