People suffering from alcoholism or epilepsy. This medicine contains a small amount of alcohol (equivalent to 15ml beer or 6ml wine per 10ml dose). 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. Liquorice can cause sodium and water retention in the body and a reduced level of potassium in the blood, though this is unlikely to occur with normal doses of this cough medicine.

If symptoms get worse, if you get a fever, shortness of breath or blood in your saliva, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days, consult a doctor or qualified healthcare professional. 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. 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.

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If you miss a dose: If you miss a dose, take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose. Consult your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner if you need further advice

If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding: Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding. Previously suffered from withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, shaking or sweating, when you have stopped taking alcohol or drugs There are currently no other cough medicines available in the UK that contain exactly the same combination of active ingredients as this one. However, there are various other cough remedies with similar ingredients on the market. 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 water

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In particular, if you're taking any of the following medicines you should get advice from your pharmacist before taking Covonia herbal mucus cough syrup, because you may be more likely to get side effects from this cough medicine if you are taking one or more of these: If you're pregnant or breastfeeding you shouldn't take Covonia herbal mucus cough syrup without getting advice from your doctor, pharmacist or midwife first.

Side effects: Like all medicines, Covonia Mucus Cough Oral Solution can have side effects, although these don’t affect everyone. Possible side effects are: If you forget a dose: Take the next dose as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose. You can then carry on with the next dose at the correct time If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine 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. Taking other medicines: Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any bought without a prescriptionThis 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 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. 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 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:

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 This product contains methyl parahydroybenzoate (E218) and propy parahydroybenzoate which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed)If you’re 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. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure whether it is safe for you to drive while taking this medicine.