Covonia Original Bronchial Balsam Syrup 150ml

What is Covonia Original Bronchial Balsam Syrup?

Covonia Original Bronchial Balsam Syrup is a treatment for dry coughs, which can be caused by colds or bronchitis.  It provides effective relief from troublesome dry coughs and irritation in the throat and chest.

What the medicine looks like: a brown, syrupy liquid. It is supplied in 150ml bottles.

This treatment contains two active ingredients that help to provide relief for dry cough: Dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant, and Menthol, which is a soothing agent with a natural cooling effect.

If you are struggling with sleep due to your dry cough, you can use Benylin Dry Coughs Night Syrup 150ml instead.  If you are suffering from a chesty cough, you can use Covonia ALL-IN-ONE Chesty Cough, Cold & Flu Relief 160ml instead.

Ingredients:

Active ingredients per 5ml: dextromethorphan hydrobromide 7.5mg, menthol 2.5mg.

Also contains: ethanol, glycerol (E422), capsicum tincture (capsicum oleoresin), peppermint oil, anise oil, citric acid (E330), macrogol cetostearyl ether, caramel (E150), cineole, sodium benzoate (E211), sucrose and purified water.

Can cause addiction
 

How do I take Covonia Original Bronchial Balsam 150ml?

Directions:

Shake the bottle vigorously.
Take 2 x 5ml spoonfuls every 4 hours if required.
Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to.

Do not use if:

• The child is under 12 years of age
• You are taking any other cold and flu medicines or decongestants
• You are allergic to any of the ingredients in this medicine

Speak to your GP or our pharmacist before use if:

• You have asthma 
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding

What are the side effects of Covonia Original Bronchial Balsam 150ml?

Talk to your doctor before use if you have a history of asthma. This medicine may cause opioid-like effects when used at high doses. This medicine can lead to dependence. Therefore, the treatment should be of short duration.

Can cause drowsiness, do not operate machinery or drive 

• • sickness or feeling sick
• • constipation
• • stomach discomfort
• • Dependence and addiction
   

Drug Withdrawal

When you stop taking this medicine, you may experience drug withdrawal symptoms, which include restlessness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, agitation, anxiety, feeling your heartbeat (palpitations), increased blood pressure, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, shivering or sweating.

If you have any severe side effects, stop use immediately and seek medical assistance as soon as possible.
 

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.