Covonia Chesty Cough Sugar-Free Syrup contains guaifenesin to help loosen stubborn mucus and clear chesty coughs.
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
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
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
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children
Store below 25°C
Do not use after the expiry date. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month
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