Covonia Dry & Tickly Cough Linctus 300ml soothing relief of dry coughs and sore throats

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Do not give to children under one year old unless your doctor tells you to. If symptoms persist for more than five days, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation: No adverse effects are considered likely if this product is used in the above conditions, however, as with all medicines, its use should be avoided unless recommended by a doctor. File photo shows a trainee member of staff arranging medications at a pharmacy in Scotland (Photo: Getty Images) Why have the medicines been recalled?

Covonia chesty cough mixture is a medicine that helps to ease chesty coughs and sore throats in adults and children aged five years and over. Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Take 2x 5ml spoonfuls when required up to a maximum of 4 times a day You shouldn't take Covonia dry cough sugar free formula if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressant (MAOI), such as phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid or moclobemide, in the last 14 days. You have taken it according to the instructions given by the prescriber or in the information provided with this medicine This product may be taken for up to five days following which, if symptoms persist, medical advice should be sought.

Read all of this section carefully before you start using Covonia Chesty Cough Sugar-Free Syrup. It includes other information which might be especially important for you. Always use this medicine exactly as described or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.

Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies. The European Medicines Agency recommended the withdrawal of pholcodine medicines from the European market in December last year.Levomenthol has mild cooling and decongestant properties that help soothe a cough and ease congestion in the nasal passages and lungs. Squill is a plant extract that has a mild expectorant effect. It helps to loosen up phlegm. Liquorice also has a mild expectorant effect. If you forget a dose: Take the next dose as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose. You can then carry on with the next dose at the correct time People suffering from alcoholism or epilepsy. This medicine contains a small amount of alcohol (equivalent to 15ml beer or 6ml wine per 10ml dose). This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23mg) per dose, which is to say essentially 'sodium-free' Coughing is a reflex response to irritation of the airways. It's normally useful for clearing mucus, dust and other particles from the throat and lungs. However, sometimes, coughing can become overstimulated even when there is no mucus to clear from the lungs or throat. In this situation coughing serves no purpose and can become painful and frustrating.

Talk to your doctor if you have: Diabetes. This product is not suitable for diabetics. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on alternative medicines. If your cough doesn't get better or gets worse despite taking this medicine you should consult your doctor. If you’re driving and using machines: This medicine normally works without causing drowsiness, but care should be taken initially as in rare cases drowsiness may occur. If you are affected, do not drive or operate machinery. The medicine can affect your ability to drive as it may make you sleepy or dizzy. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure whether it is safe for you to drive while taking this medicine. This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist. If you notice any of the following signs while taking this medicine, it could be a sign that you have become addicted:The other ingredients are: liquid maltitol (E965), sorbitol (E420), ethanol, propylene glycol (E1520), glycerol (E422), saccharin sodium, sodium cyclamate, acesulfame potassium (E950), sodium gum (E415), levomenthol, eucalyptus oil, colours: quinoline yellow (E104), patent blue v (E131) and purified water There are no known side effects from using this medicine as directed. If you notice any side effects, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. People with a condition called bronchiectasis, in which there is persistent widening and excessive mucus in the airways, as a result of lung disease, eg infection, inflammation, tumours or cystic fibrosis. When you stop taking the medicine you feel unwell, and you feel better once taking the medicine again