Covonia Hot Dose Cough & Cold syrup

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride; Dextromethorphan hydrobromide

Available from:

Thornton & Ross Ltd

ATC code:

R05DA20

INN (International Name):

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride; Dextromethorphan hydrobromide

Dosage:

2mg/1ml ; 1.33mg/1ml

Pharmaceutical form:

Oral solution

Administration route:

Oral

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 03090200; GTIN: 5011309434217

Patient Information leaflet

IMPORTANT: PEEL HERE & READ ALL TEXT INSIDE BEFORE USE.
Do not store above 25°C. Protect
from light.
MA HOLDER AND MANUFACTURER
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COVONIA HOT DOSE COUGH & COLD SYRUP
is for night time relief of the symptoms of
dry coughs and congestion from colds.
SHAKE THE BOTTLE.
Take the solution
by mouth.
ADULTS, THE ELDERLY AND
CHILDREN OVER 12 YEARS: Take at bedtime.
Measure 15ml into a beaker and add about
15ml of hot (not boiling) water. Stir. Sip all
the liquid within 10 minutes for full effect.
Repeat after 6 hours if required.
DO NOT GIVE TO CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OLD.
DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.
DO NOT TAKE WITH ANY OTHER COUGH AND
COLD MEDICINE. AVOID ALCOHOLIC DRINK.
PEEL WHERE SHOWN FOR FURTHER
PRECAUTIONS.
If symptoms persist consult your doctor.
This medicine can make you feel
sleepy. Do not drive while taking
this medicine until you know how it
makes you feel. See the leaflet inside
for more information.
KEEP OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH
OF CHILDREN.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS PER 15ML:
dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20mg,
diphenhydramine hydrochloride 30mg.
ALSO CONTAINS: ethanol, glycerol (E422),
sorbitol (E420), sodium benzoate, maltitol
liquid, propylene glycol. Alcohol 7.3 vol%.
SEE REVERSE FOR FULL LIST.
This medicine contains dextromethorphan which reduces
the desire to cough and diphenhydramine (an antihistamine)
which dries up your runny nose and relieves congestion.
1. BEFORE YOU USE THIS MEDICINE
DO NOT USE THE MEDICINE IF YOU HAVE….
• An ALLERGY to any of the ingredients listed in section 3 • Taken
MAOIS (MONOAMINE OXIDASE INHIBITORS) for depression within
the last two weeks or are taking SSRIs for depression
• SHORTAGE OF BREATH • LIVER PROBLEMS • PORPHYRIA • ASTHMA or
a COUGH which produces PHLEGM.
TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE….
• Glaucoma • Difficulty passing urine • Prostate trouble
• A blocked intestine • Epilepsy • Heart problems
• A cough which lasts a

Summary of Product characteristics

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COVONIA HOT DOSE COUGH & COLD
SYRUP
Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 01-Dec-2016 | Thornton &
Ross Ltd
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1. Name of the medicinal product
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2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
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3. Pharmaceutical form
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4. Clinical particulars
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4.1 Therapeutic indications
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4.2 Posology and method of administration
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4.3 Contraindications
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4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
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4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of
interaction
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4.6 Pregnancy and lactation
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4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
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4.8 Undesirable effects
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4.9 Overdose
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5. Pharmacological properties
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5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
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5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
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5.3 Preclinical safety data
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6. Pharmaceutical particulars
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6.1 List of excipients
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6.2 Incompatibilities
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6.3 Shelf life
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6.4 Special precautions for storage
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6.5 Nature and contents of container
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6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling
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7. Marketing authorisation holder
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8. Marketing authorisation number(s)
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9. Date of first authorisation/renewal of the authorisation
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10. Date of revision of the text
1. Name of the medicinal product
Covonia Hot Dose Cough & Cold Syrup
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Ph.Eur.
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Ph.Eur.
6.65mg/5ml dose.
10.0mg/5ml dose.
Excipients: Each 5ml contains Liquid Maltitol 1.125g, Ethanol
(Alcohol) 7.3 vol %
For a full list of excipients see section 6.1
3. Pharmaceutical form
Oral Syrup
4. Clinical particulars
4.1 Therapeutic indications
For the night time symptomatic relief of unproductive cough and
congestive symptoms associated with
colds.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Posology
Adults, the Elderly and Children over 12 years
One 15ml dose at bedtime, diluted with an equal amount of hot (not
boiling) water. Sip all the liquid
within 10 minutes of being diluted. Repeat after 6 hours if required.
Children under 12 years
Do not give to childr