Covonia mentholated cough mixture

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Levomenthol; Squill tincture; Liquorice liquid extract

Available from:

Thornton & Ross Ltd

ATC code:

R05CA10

INN (International Name):

Levomenthol; Squill tincture; Liquorice liquid extract

Dosage:

800microgram/1ml ; 120microlitre/1ml ; 25microlitre/1ml

Pharmaceutical form:

Oral solution

Administration route:

Oral

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Never Valid To Prescribe As A VMP

Product summary:

BNF: ; GTIN: 5011309019117 5011309013313 5011309015416

Patient Information leaflet

23209009
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ARTWORK NO
CRN
FIX
REASON F
SUF
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CHANGE
ISSUED BY
DATE
MHRA/IMB
SUBMISSION
REQUIRED
Yes
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gill.kennedy
564265
11771
Amends for addition side effects
MHRA approved.
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FONTS USED
OLOURS USED
COMPONENT
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PROOF NO.
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Leaflet
50ml
23209009
210 x 148mm flat (27 x 148mm folded)
4
18.03.2015
Process Black
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Covonia Chesty Cough Mixture
Mentholated
Helvetica
PCP HEADER BOX
APPROVED BY DATE
OPERATOR
ARTWORK NO
CRN
FIX
REASON F
SUF
OR
CHANGE
ISSUED BY
DATE
MHRA/IMB
SUBMISSION
REQUIRED
Yes
A
gill.kennedy
564265
11771
Amends for addition side effects
MHRA approved.
MHRA HEADER BOX
PRODUCT TITLE
C
FONTS USED
OLOURS USED
COMPONENT
PACK SIZE
IG CODE
DIMENSIONS
PROOF NO.
DATE
Leaflet
50ml
23209009
210 x 148mm flat (27 x 148mm folded)
4
18.03.2015
Process Black
Keyline (Does not print)
Covonia Chesty Cough Mixture
Mentholated
Helvetica
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COVONIA CHESTY COUGH
MIXTURE MENTHOLATED
(levomenthol, squill tincture,
liquorice liquid extract)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT COVONIA CHESTY
COUGH MIXTURE
• This medicine relieves the symptoms of
chesty coughs and sore throats in adults, the
elderly and children over 5 years.
DO NOT USE….
• If you have a heart complaint.
READ THE LEAFLET BEFORE YOU USE THIS MEDICINE.
IT INCLUDES OTHER INFORMATION WHICH MIGHT BE
ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR YOU.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it
again.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need any more
information or advice.
• If you notice any side effects not listed in this
leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
1. WHAT THE MEDICINE IS FOR
This medicine contains liquorice and squill
which belong to a group of medicines known
as expectorants. They help remove phlegm
in people with chesty coughs. Menthol helps
relieve congestion in chesty coughs and
bronchitis.
2. BEFORE YOU USE THIS
MEDICINE DO NOT USE THE MEDICINE IF YOU OR
YOUR CHILD HAVE….
• An ALLERGY to any of the ingredien

Summary of Product characteristics

OBJECT 1
COVONIA CHESTY COUGH MIXTURE MENTHOLATED
Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 18-Mar-2015 | Thornton &
Ross Ltd
1. Name of the medicinal product
Covonia Chesty Cough Mixture Mentholated
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
Levomenthol
4.0mg/5ml
Squill Tincture
0.6ml/5ml
Liquorice Liquid Extract
0.125ml/5ml
For excipients, see 6.1
3. Pharmaceutical form
Oral solution.
A brown, viscous, opaque liquid
4. Clinical particulars
4.1 Therapeutic indications
For the symptomatic relief of productive (chesty) coughs and sore
throats.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Oral.
RECOMMENDED DOSES
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: One or two 5ml
spoonfuls.
Children 5-12 years: One 5ml spoonful.
DOSAGE SCHEDULE
The dose to be taken every four hours if required.
4.3 Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the
ingredients. Also Contraindicated in
patients with cardiac disorders.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
If symptoms persist or worsen consult your doctor.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance,
glucose-galactose malabsorption or
sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine as it
contains sucrose and glucose.
This medicine contains up to 600mg ethanol per 10ml dose. Harmful for
those suffering from alcoholism.
To be taken into account in pregnant or breastfeeding women, children
and high-risk groups such as
people with liver disease or epilepsy.
May cause allergic reactions, possibly delayed as this medicine
contains sodium methyl, ethyl and propyl
hydroxybenzoates (E219, E215 and E217)
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of
interaction
Toxicity of squill glycosides may be increased when given in
combination with thiazides or loop
diuretics, as these may cause hypokalaemia and hypomagnesaemia, which
may lead to cardiac
arrhythmias.
When used with carbenoxolone it may produce sodium and water retention
and hypokalaemia. and may
give rise to greater toxicity of squi