Ingestion of large doses of the active ingredients has been reported to cause the following effects: Gastrointestinal disturbances such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea would be expected to occur with the menthol and squill. This medicine contains 2880mg alcohol (ethanol) in each 20ml dose which is equivalent to 18vol%. The amount in 20ml of this medicine is equivalent to 72ml of beer or 29ml of wine Covonia chesty cough mixture is a medicine that helps ease chesty coughs and sore throats. It contains three active ingredients, levomenthol, liquorice liquid extract and squill tincture. Low blood potassium levels within the body. Unbalanced potassium and sodium levels may produce side effects of muscle weakness, confusion, disorientation, and irregular heartbeat Allergic reactions such as flushing, hives or an itchy rash. Stop using the cough syrup and get medical advice if you think you've had an allergic reaction to it.

If you notice this side effect or any other side effects not listed, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do 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 waterIn particular, if you're taking any of the following medicines you should get advice from your pharmacist before taking Covonia chesty cough mixture as well, because you may be more likely to get side effects from this cough medicine if you are taking one or more of these: Have an allergy to any of the active ingredients, other plants of the Asteraceae (compositae) family (such as marigolds, daisies, or artichokes) or any other ingredients listed of alcohol (ethanol) in each 5ml dose. The amount in 5ml of this medicine is equivalent to less than 7ml of beer or 3ml of wine. The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects People who are allergic or intolerant to any of its ingredients, which include pine oil. For a full list of ingredients read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that may be associated with Covonia herbal mucus cough syrup. Just because a side effect is stated here doesn't mean that all people using this cough medicine will experience that or any side effect. Sodium methyl, ethyl and propyl parahydroxybenzoates (E215, E219) which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed) Adults and children aged 12 years and over should take two 5ml spoonfuls (10ml) every four hours as needed, up to a maximum of four times a day. This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23mg) per dose, which is to say essentially 'sodium-free'

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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. Previously suffered from withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, shaking or sweating, when you have stopped taking alcohol or drugs Gastrointestinal reactions such as abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea. If you notice these or any other side effects not included above, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do. Relieving chesty or mucus coughs, where phlegm is coughed up. This cough syrup is suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and over. Side effects: As with all medicines, Covonia Original Bronchial Balsam may trigger some side effects – though these don’t affect everyone. Possible side effects (frequency unknown):Read all of this section carefully before you start using Covonia Mucus Cough Oral Solution. 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. Expectorants are thought to work by increasing the volume of fluid produced in the airways. This helps to thin and loosen the mucus in the airways, making it easier to cough up. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding: If you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Taking any other product for colds, flu or congestion as Covonia All-in-One contains a decongestant However, you should avoid using Covonia chesty cough mixture in combination with other cough medicines. In particular don't use it with medicines that suppress a cough, such as dextromethorphan, pholcodine or codeine.

This product contains 11.5% vol ethanol (alcohol) i.e. up to 453mg per dose, equivalent to 12ml of beer, or 5ml of wine per 5ml dose. Harmful for those suffering from alcoholism. To be taken into account in high-risk groups such as patients with liver disease or epilepsy The alcohol in this medicine may alter the effects of other medicines. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medicines If you notice these or any other side effects not included above, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do People suffering from alcoholism or epilepsy. This medicine contains a small amount of alcohol (equivalent to 15ml beer or 6ml wine per 10ml dose).

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You shouldn't use Covonia herbal mucus cough syrup in combination with other liquorice-containing medicines or herbal remedies. Other medicines containing the same active ingredients