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Famel Syrup
Year: 1955

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Item #: 991

Coughs? take Famel Syrup ...soothes sore throat - eases the chest. From all chemists.
Source: Picture Post. February 19, 1955

Comment by: gail stock on 8th December 2011 at 07:17

I can remember this it didn't taste very nice but it worked,wish you counld still get it

Comment by: emma on 22nd October 2011 at 12:45

my gran used to give me this when i was young in the late 70's and i can remember it really working

Comment by: E Bonner on 31st August 2011 at 13:03

It has opiods in it that's why you can't get it now and why it worked. I can still have a memory of it's taste. Lovely

Comment by: colin sterry on 23rd July 2010 at 18:26

this the only throat mixture that ever worked, now Icannot find it anywhere. How can I get some?

Comment by: David on 21st October 2009 at 11:02

I am 51 yrs old & in recovery from a long history of Opiate (mainly Heroin) dependency. My Opiate addiction started with Famel Syrup (contaiins Codiene) when I was 5 yrs old - I used to raid my parents medicine cabinet and take huge swigs as I loved the taste & It stopped me crying!!! So beware!!!

Comment by: June Russell on 20th February 2009 at 08:52

I used to love this cough syrup, where is it now!!!

Comment by: lynne on 25th January 2009 at 08:52

My dads favourite - often think about it - very sweet - pure nectar - need to taste again.

Comment by: carole on 2nd January 2009 at 08:06

when i was young it was best ever at clearing your chest is product still availibe on market