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Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Covonia Chesty Cough Sugar Free Syrup
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Guaifenesin may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
Possible side effects
you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. 3. Further information If you accidentally take too much contact your doctor or pharmacist straight away. Very large doses can cause sickness (nausea and vomiting). Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.
- Do not use after the expiry date. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Return any unused medicine to the pharmacy for disposal.
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P4 The active ingredients per 15ml are: guaifenesin 200mg The other ingredients are: water, glycerin (E422), sorbitol (E420), sodium cyclamate (E952), sodium saccharin (E954), carrageenan , potassium sorbate (E202), anise, blackcurrant and menthol, flavours [contains triacetin (E1518), propylene glycol (E1520)], colours ponceau 4R (E124) and caramel (E150). What the medicine looks like Covonia Chesty Cough Sugar Free Syrup is a deep red coloured, thick, syrupy liquid which smells of anise, blackcurrant and menthol. It is supplied in 150ml and 300ml bottles. The leaflet was last revised in March 2021.
Frequently asked questions about Covonia Chesty Cough Sugar Free Syrup
How do I take Covonia Chesty Cough Sugar Free Syrup?
Covonia Chesty Cough Sugar Free Syrup comes as oral solution. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Covonia Chesty Cough Sugar Free Syrup?
The active substance in Covonia Chesty Cough Sugar Free Syrup is guaifenesin.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Covonia Chesty Cough Sugar Free Syrup, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Covonia Chesty Cough Sugar Free Syrup without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: guaifenesin
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
⚕For healthcare professionals — Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)Full SmPC: dosage, interactions, contraindications, warnings+
4.1. Therapeutic indications
To loosen stubborn mucus and clear chesty coughs.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
For oral use.
Adults, the Elderly and Children 12 years and over: 3 x 5ml spoonfuls.
The dose should not be repeated more frequently than every 6 hours.
Not more than 3 doses should be taken in any 24 hours.
Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to.
This product is contraindicated in children under the age of 12 years (see section 4.3).
Do not take with any other cough and cold medicine.
4.3. Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients - Porphyria.
Not to be used in children under the age of 12 years.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
If symptoms persist consult your doctor.
Ingredients with specified warnings
This medicine contains less than 1mmol sodium (23mg) per dose, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'.
This medicine contains 4.4g sorbitol in each 15ml dose. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine.
This medicine contains 25.1mg propylene glycol in each 15ml dose.
Contains Ponceau 4R E124 which may cause allergic reactions.
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None reported.
4.6. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy
There are no or limited amount of data from the use of Guaifenesin in pregnant women. As a result, this product is not recommended during pregnancy or in women of childbearing potential not using contraception.
Lactation
It is unknown whether Guaifenesin/metabolites are excreted in human milk therefore a risk to newborns/infants cannot be excluded. As a result, this product is not recommended during breast-feeding.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
None stated.
4.8. Undesirable effects
Adverse reactions are listed below by system organ class and frequency. Frequencies are defined as:
Very common (≥1/10), common (≥1/100 to <1/10), uncommon (≥1/1000 to <1/100), rare (≥1/10,000 to<1/1000) and very rare (<1/10,000), not known (cannot be estimated from the available data)
Immune system disorders
Unknown: hypersensitivity reactions
Gastrointestinal disorders
Unknown: Abdominal discomfort, nausea and vomiting
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for 'MHRA Yellow Card' in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
4.9. Overdose
Very large doses of Guaifenesin can cause nausea and vomiting. Vomiting should be treated by fluid replacement and monitoring of electrolytes.
🇷🇴 Known in Romania as
Medicines sold in Romania with the same active substance: Cunoscut în România ca
- VICKS EXPECTORANT MIERE&GHIMBIR 200 mg/15 ml over the counterGUAIFENESINUM · taken by mouth
- ROBITUSSIN EXPECTORANS 100 mg/5 ml over the counterGUAIFENESINUM · taken by mouth
Same active substance. The strength, the form and whether you need a prescription can differ. Always ask a pharmacist before you switch. Romanian medicines in the UK →
🇵🇱 Known in Poland as
Medicines sold in Poland with the same active substance: W Polsce znany jako
- GuajazylGuaifenesinum · taken by mouth
- Robitussin ExpectoransGuaifenesinum · taken by mouth
Same active substance. The strength, the form and whether you need a prescription can differ. Always ask a pharmacist before you switch. Polish medicines in the UK →
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Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.
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