Important Warnings for Covonia Bronchial Balsam Original 150ml
Do not use this medicine if you have:
- An allergy to any of the ingredients.
- Taken Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) for depression within the last two weeks.
- Shortage of breath.
- Liver problems.
- An asthma attack.
- A persistent cough or one which produces phlegm.
- Are under 12 years of age.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have:
- A history of asthma.
- Ever been or are addicted to opioids, alcohol, prescription medicines, or illegal drugs.
- Previously suffered from withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, shaking or sweating, when you have stopped taking alcohol or drugs.
Taking this medicine regularly, particularly for a long time, can lead to addiction. Only use this medicine as described in the leaflet. Addiction can cause withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking this medicine. Withdrawal symptoms can include restlessness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, agitation, anxiety, feeling your heartbeat (palpitations), increased blood pressure, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, shaking, shivering or sweating. Speak to your doctor if you experience withdrawal symptoms.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking:
- Cimetidine for stomach ulcers.
- Antidepressants or antipsychotics – taking these medicines together may cause mental status changes (e.g., agitation, hallucinations, coma), and other effects such as raised body temperature, increase in heart rate, unstable blood pressure, exaggeration of reflexes, muscular rigidity, lack of coordination and/or gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea).
Pregnant or breastfeeding: Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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. Do not drive while taking this medicine until you know how it affects you. It is an offence to drive if this medicine affects your ability to drive. However, you would not be committing an offence if: the medicine has been prescribed to treat a medical or dental problem and you have taken it according to the instructions given by the prescriber or in the information provided with this medicine and it was not affecting your ability to drive safely. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure whether it is safe for you to drive while taking this medicine.
Possible side effects (frequency unknown):
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Sickness or feeling sick
- Constipation
- Stomach discomfort
- Dependence and addiction.
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.
