Covonia Mucus Cough Oral Solution 300ml

Covonia Mucus Cough Oral Solution 300ml is specifically formulated to provide effective relief from the discomfort of mucus coughs. Containing a blend of active ingredients including liquorice, squill, and menthol, it works to loosen and clear phlegm, making your cough more productive.

How Covonia Mucus Cough Oral Solution Works

This oral solution employs a dual-action approach to combat your chesty cough:

• Expectorant Action: Liquorice and squill are traditional expectorants that help to thin and loosen thick mucus in your airways, making it easier to cough up. This helps to clear your chest and reduce the sensation of heaviness.
• Congestion Relief: Menthol provides a soothing, cooling sensation that helps to relieve congestion associated with chesty coughs and bronchitis. This helps to open your airways and improve breathing.

By helping to remove phlegm and ease congestion, Covonia Mucus Cough Oral Solution 300ml allows you to manage your symptoms effectively and get back to feeling like yourself. It's a non-drowsy solution, making it suitable for use throughout your day.

For more advice on managing coughs, explore our comprehensive guide on How to Treat a Cough.

Take this medicine by mouth.

Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years:

• Take one or two 5ml spoonfuls every four hours if required.

Children aged 5-12 years:

• Take one 5ml spoonful every four hours if required.

Shake bottle before use.

Children under 5 years: Do not give to children under 5 unless your doctor tells you to.

Warning: Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to. If your symptoms persist or worsen you should ask your doctor for advice.

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.

Do not take Covonia Mucus Cough Oral Solution 300ml if you or your child:

• Are allergic to any of the ingredients listed in the 'Ingredients' section.
• Have 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).

Pregnant or breastfeeding: Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Important information about some of the ingredients:

Covonia Mucus Cough Oral Solution 300ml contains:

• Alcohol (ethanol): 282mg in each 5ml dose, equivalent to less than 7ml of beer or 3ml of wine. This small amount will not have noticeable effects.
• Glucose and Sucrose: 1.3g glucose and 1.3g sucrose per 5ml dose. This should be considered for 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.
• Parahydroxybenzoates (E215, E219): May cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
• Sodium: Less than 1mmol sodium (23mg) per 5ml dose, meaning it is essentially 'sodium-free'.

Possible side effects:

Like all medicines, Covonia Mucus Cough Oral Solution 300ml 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, which may lead to 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 listed above, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.

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 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.

The active ingredients per 5ml are: levomenthol 4mg, squill tincture 0.6ml, liquorice liquid extract 0.125ml

The other ingredients are: peppermint oil, anise oil, capsicum tincture (capsicum oleoresin, ethanol), syrup (sucrose), liquid glucose, magnesium aluminium silicate, sodium methyl, ethyl and propyl parahydroxybenzoates (E215, E219), glycerol (E422), caramel (E150c), purified water