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Certain cough medicines sold behind the counter at pharmacies are being withdrawn over safety concerns.

Health experts say there is a very rare chance of people experiencing an allergic reaction linked to an ingredient called pholcodine.

People should check the packaging of any cough tablets or syrups they have at home to check if pholcodine is listed.

If it is, talk to your pharmacist about getting a different medicine.

The products affected include: