Covonia Chesty Cough Sugar Free Syrup 150ml

Description

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.

The active ingredients per 15ml are: guaifenesin 200mg

The other ingredients are: water, glycerin (E422), sorbitol (E420), sodium cyclamate (E952), sodium saccharin (E954), carrageenan, potassium sorbate (E202), anise, blackcurrant and menthol, flavours [contains triacetin (E1518), propylene glycol (E1520)], colours ponceau 4R (E124) and caramel (E150)

This medicine contains:

• Sorbitol (E420) 3.1g per 15ml dose. Sorbitol is a source of fructose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars or if you have been diagnosed with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI), a rare genetic disorder in which a person cannot break down fructose, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine
• Propylene glycol (E1520) 25.1mg per 15ml dose
• Sodium less than 1mmol per 15ml dose. That is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’
• Ponceau 4R (E124). May cause allergic reactions

Dietary properties:

• Suitable for vegetarians, vegans and coeliacs
• Free from nuts, alcohol and sugar

Recommended doses:

• Adults, the elderly and children 12 years and over: 3 x 5ml spoonfuls
• The dose should not be repeated more frequently than every 6 hours
• No more than 3 doses should be taken in any 24 hours
• Do not give to children under 12 years

Warnings: Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to. Do not take with any other cough and cold medicine

Do not take this medicine if you…

• Are allergic to guaifenesin or any of the other ingredients
• Suffer from porphyria, which is a blood disorder that causes skin or nervous system problems

Do not use this medicine if you have…

• An allergy to any ingredient listed
• Suffer from porphyria, which is a type of blood disorder that causes skin or nervous system problems

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking if you have…

• An intolerance to some sugars

Pregnant or breastfeeding: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby

Possible side effects:

Like all medicines, Covonia Chesty Cough Sugar-Free Syrup can have side effects, although these don’t affect everyone

Possible side effects are:

• Stomach ache and discomfort, nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick)
• Allergic reactions such as skin rash

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 here. 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.

Brand

Covonia

FIGHTING COUGHS & COLDS FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS…

At Covonia, our range of no-nonsense products can treat most types of cough. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to coughs, as we understand that different coughs require different ingredients to soothe and provide relief. Whether it’s a dry, chesty or tickly cough, we have medicine to help you fight back and grab life by the horns. Our products have been specially formulated with big, bold flavours that you can feel working to relieve cough and cold symptoms. There’s a reason we’re the UK’s second-largest cough brand*. Feel the Power of Covonia.

OUR HISTORY

With over 50 years of experience, we know a thing or two about coughs and colds. We came from humble beginnings and grew to become one of the nation’s favourite cough brands. Here’s how it all started:

Pre-1960s

Covonia Bronchial Balsam was initially formulated and produced by Huddersfield chemist, S.T. Shaw. As sales increased, Mr Shaw contracted Thornton & Ross to produce Covonia

1968

Covonia, now owned by Thornton & Ross, is first licensed under the Medicines Act to start selling cough and cold remedies. The nation starts to Feel the Power of Covonia

1970s – 1990s

Covonia’s popularity rises, particularly among consumers looking for a no-nonsense remedy for coughs and colds

1997

Covonia launches its first new product for almost 50 years, Covonia Expectorant. In 1998, it launches its Night-Time Formula too

1999

The iconic Covonia bull, ‘Stan’, is introduced and makes his debut on UK TV screens

2001 - 2010

Covonia continues to go from strength to strength, with new launches to build an extensive portfolio of 9 specially-formulated products including Covonia Dry & Tickly Cough

2012 – 2015

The Covonia range expands with sugar free products welcomed into the Covonia family providing relief from coughs but with no sugar

2019 onwards

Covonia continues to relieve the nation’s cough, cold and sore throat symptoms with a range of 13 products you can feel working