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Rebecca Cook

GMB's Dr Hilary issues urgent health warning as cough medicines taken off shelves

Good Morning Britain’s Dr Hilary Jones offered viewers his advice on taking precautions after a number of cough medicines were withdrawn from shelves.

Products from brands including Boots and Superdrug have been removed as a precaution amid concerns over very rare cases of allergic reaction, in a decision taken by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

Dr Hilary appeared on Wednesday morning’s instalment of Good Morning Britain to discuss the 20 medicines being withdrawn and explained it was over the ingredient pholcodine.

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