Overview
Good Morning Lung Tonic 60ml is an oral cough syrup manufactured by Beta Healthcare International Ltd. It is indicated for coughs and bronchitis, as well as symptomatic relief of colds and catarrh. The product is particularly described for persistent, dry, irritating coughs, including coughs that occur at night. Its formulation combines tolu solution, capsicum tincture, creosote, anise oil and liquorice. These ingredients have traditionally been used in cough preparations intended to soothe throat irritation and help relieve cough symptoms.
Active ingredients
Tolu solution — 0.56ml
Capsicum tincture — 0.25ml
Creosote BPC 1959 — 66.65mg
Anise oil — 13.89mg
Liquorice — 25mg
Mechanism of action: How it works
Good Morning Lung Tonic combines several ingredients with different traditional roles in cough preparations.
Tolu solution: A balsamic preparation traditionally used in cough remedies to help soothe respiratory irritation and support the clearance of secretions.
Capsicum tincture: Contains capsaicinoids that stimulate sensory receptors, producing a warming sensation.
Creosote: Traditionally included in certain cough preparations.
Anise oil: Contains aromatic compounds, including anethole, and is traditionally used in respiratory preparations for symptomatic relief.
Liquorice: Contains compounds such as glycyrrhizin and is traditionally used for its soothing properties in preparations intended to relieve irritation.
Overall effect: The syrup is intended to relieve cough symptoms, soothe throat discomfort and help with respiratory secretions.
Uses and indications
Good Morning Lung Tonic is indicated for:
Relief of persistent, dry, irritating coughs.
Symptomatic relief of coughs associated with colds.
Cough symptoms associated with bronchitis.
Symptomatic relief of catarrh.
Relief of irritating coughs that occur at night.
Precautions and warnings
Seek advice before use if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease or low potassium.
Liquorice may affect blood pressure and potassium levels, particularly with prolonged or excessive exposure.
Check for possible interactions with regular medicines.
Seek professional advice during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Seek medical assessment if symptoms persist or worsen.
Seek urgent medical attention for breathing difficulties or coughing up blood.
Common side effects
Possible unwanted effects include:
Stomach discomfort.
Allergic reactions in susceptible individuals.
Fluid retention.
Increased blood pressure or reduced potassium levels with substantial or prolonged liquorice exposure
