Covonia Chesty Cough Mixture Mentholated is a cough remedy that helps to banish productive (chesty) coughs and sore throats so you can grab life by the horns.
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Non-drowsy formula
Helps relieve the congestion and irritation that comes with a chesty cough
Suitable for adults, the elderly and children aged 5 years and over
Recommended doses: Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: 1x or 2x 5ml spoonfuls
Children 5-12 years: 1x 5ml spoonful
Dosage schedule: The dose is to be taken every 4 hours if required. 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 the medicine if you or your child have…
- An allergy to any of the ingredients listed
- Any type of heart complaint
- Are an alcoholic
- Have breathing difficulties
- Have raised pressure in your head
- Have heart, liver or kidney problems
Talk to your doctor if you or your child are taking…
- Carbenoxolone for a stomach ulcer
- Medicines which help remove fluids from the body (e.g. water tablets)
If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding: Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding.
If you take too much: If you accidentally take too much, see a doctor straight away. Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed
Important information about some of the ingredients. 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 considered by 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, ethyl and 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’
Side effects: Like all medicines, Covonia Chesty Cough Mixture Mentholated 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.
