Description
Covonia Chesty Cough Oral Solution contains liquorice and squill which belong to a group of medicines known as expectorants. They help remove phlegm in people with chesty coughs. Menthol helps relieve congestion in chesty coughs and bronchitis.
Uses / Instructions
Package Type
Plastic Bottle
Storage
Do not store above 25?C.
Preparation And Usage
Shake the bottle.
Take the solution by mouth.
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Take 1 or 2 x 5ml spoonfuls every 4 hours if required.
Children 5-12 years: Take 1 x 5ml spoonful every 4 hours if required.
Warnings
Do not give to children under 5 years old unless your doctor tells you to. Warning: Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to.
Do not take this medicine if you:
- Are an alcoholic.
- Have breathing difficulties.
- Have raised pressure in your head.
- Have heart, liver or kidney problems.
- Are allergic to anything in this medicine.
Peel where shown for further precautions
If symptoms persist or worsen consult your doctor.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
1. Before you use this medicine
Do not use the medicine if you have....
- An allergy to any of the ingredients listed in section 3.
- Any type of heart complaint.
Talk to your doctor if you are taking....
- Carbenoxolone for a stomach ulcer.
- Medicines which help remove fluids from the body (e.g. water tablets).
Pregnant or breastfeeding.....
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Important ingredient information
This medicine contains:
- 282mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each 5ml dose. The amount in 5ml of this medicine is equivalent to less than 7ml of beer or 3ml of wine. The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects.
- 1.3g glucose and 1.3g sucrose per 5ml dose. This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
- sodium methyl, sodium ethyl and sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoates (E215, E219) which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
- less than 1mmol sodium (23mg) per 5ml dose, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'.
2. Possible side effects
Like all medicines Covonia Chesty Cough Oral Solution can have side effects, although these don't affect everyone.
Possible side effects are:
- Allergic reactions such as dermatitis, skin rash, flushing and itchy lumps.
- Higher sodium salt and water levels within the body.
- Low blood potassium levels within the body.
Unbalanced potassium and sodium levels may produce side effects of muscle weakness, confusion, disorientation, and irregular heartbeat.
- Gastrointestinal reactions such as abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea.
If you notice these or any other side effect not included above, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
You can also report side effects directly via the yellow card scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for 'MHRA Yellow Card' in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
3. Further information
If you accidentally take too much see a doctor straight away. Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.
- Do not use after the expiry date. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Return any unused medicine to the pharmacy for disposal.
Side Effects
See packaging/patient information leaflet for details.
Ingredients
Active ingredients per 5ml: Levomenthol 4mg, Squill Tincture 0.6ml, Liquorice Liquid Extract 0.125ml, Also contains: Ethanol, Sucrose, Glucose, Sodium Parahydroxybenzoates (E215, E219). Alcohol 7vol%, Sucrose 1.3g Per 5ml, The other Ingredients are: Peppermint Oil, Anise Oil, Capsicum Tincture (Capsicum Oleoresin, Ethanol), Syrup (Sucrose), Liquid Glucose, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Sodium Methyl, Ethyl and Propyl Parahydroxybenzoates (E215, E219), Glycerol (E422), Caramel (E150c), Purified Water
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