Covonia Syrup: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Covonia Syrup is a cough linctus containing glycerol, used to soothe dry, tickly coughs and sore throats in adults and children aged 1 year and over. It works by coating the lining of the throat to calm irritation and ease the urge to cough. The syrup is available in a sugar-free version and is suitable for vegetarians, vegans, and coeliacs.

What is Covonia Syrup

Covonia Dry & Tickly Cough Linctus is a soothing liquid cough medicine used to relieve dry and tickly coughs and sore throats. It is suitable for adults and children aged 1 year and over.

Covonia Syrup uses

• Relief of dry, tickly coughs
• Relief of sore throats
• Easing a tickly sensation in the throat caused by irritants such as dust or smoke

Benefits of Covonia Syrup

• Soothes symptoms of dry coughs and colds
• Coats the throat to ease sore throat and tickly sensations
• Can be used alongside other over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen and paracetamol
• Sugar-free version available, suitable for diabetics
• Suitable for vegetarians, vegans, coeliacs, and alcohol-free

How Covonia Syrup works

The active ingredient, glycerol, coats the lining of the throat, which calms the urge to cough and relieves throat pain and discomfort.

Covonia Syrup dosage

Take by mouth as needed, up to four times a day. Use a spoon or the measuring device that comes with the medicine so you or your child don't take more than recommended. It is suitable for adults and children over 1 year, with different amounts suggested by age. Use for a few days as needed; it will not treat the underlying cause of the cough or speed up recovery from infection. It can be used alongside other sore throat or cold and flu remedies as long as they don't share the same ingredients.

Available forms and strengths

• Oral solution/syrup (linctus)

Side effects of Covonia Syrup

Common

• Abdominal cramps
• Pain
• Confusion
• Fall in blood pressure
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Bloating

Serious

• Nausea
• Stomach discomfort
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Allergic reactions, such as rash or itching

Warnings and precautions

• Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Covonia Linctus products if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ask a pharmacist before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other medicines, before driving.
• Do not take this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to glycerol or any other ingredient in it before.
• If you have an intolerance to certain sugars such as fructose, speak with your doctor or pharmacist before use.
• If you are coughing up mucus (a chesty cough), this medicine is not the right choice — an expectorant medicine like guaifenesin would be more suitable instead.
• Check the ingredients before combining with other cough or cold medicines if you have kidney concerns.
• Check the label for age restrictions before giving to children.
• Some Covonia Linctus products may contain trace amounts of alcohol, so be aware of this if you need to avoid alcohol.

Storage

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children
• Store below 25°C
• Do not use after the expiry date. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month

When to see a doctor

• Talk to a doctor if you have had a cough for more than three weeks, are coughing up blood, have lost weight without trying, or have chest pain or shortness of breath.
• If your cough has not improved after 7 days, if a sore throat has not improved after 2 days, or if you have a high fever, skin rash, or ongoing headache with the cough, or if you have asthma or high blood pressure, check with your doctor, as these may mean you have another medical problem.
• If you experience any side effects, talk to a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.

Alternatives

• Tixylix Syrup
• Robitussin Syrup
• Benylin Syrup