Covonia Night Time Formula – 150ml
Buy Covonia Night Time Formula
Covonia Night Time Formula is designed to relieve dry coughs and congestion from colds during the night.
How Covonia Night Time Formula works
Covonia Night Time Formula contains the active ingredient dextromethorphan hydrobromide. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide reduces the urge to cough. It is particularly effective for those who have a dry cough.
The formula also contains diphenhydramine hydrochloride which is an antihistamine. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride helps to dry up a runny nose and relieve nasal congestion.
Directions
Always take Covonia Night Time Formula exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you.
Take 3 x 5ml spoonfuls of the formula at bedtime. You can repeat the dosage after 6 hours if required.
Side effects
Like all medicines, Covonia Night Time Formula may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects include:
- Drowsiness and lack of concentration
- Dizziness
- Feeling excited or confused
- Feeling depressed
- Sleeping problems
- Headache
- Muscle twitching
- Trembling
- Blurred vision
- Upset stomach
- Rashes
- Skin blisters
- Pins and needles
- Dry mouth or thick saliva
- Low blood pressure, palpitations or irregular heartbeat
- Difficulty passing urine
- Blood or liver problems
- Eye problems
- Sweating
- Muscle pain
- Ringing in the ears
- Hair loss
If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Serious side effects
Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.
Warnings
Covonia Night Time Formula may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if:
- You have a shortage of breath
- You have liver problems
- You have porphyria
- You have asthma
- You have a cough that produces phlegm
Before taking this medication talk to your doctor or pharmacist if:
- You have glaucoma
- You have difficulty passing urine
- You have prostate trouble
- You have a blocked intestine
- You have epilepsy
- You have heart problems
- You have a cough that has lasted a long time
- You are prone to allergies
Using/taking other medicines
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you are taking the following:
- Cimetidine for stomach ulcers
- Medicines for depression or Parkinson’s disease (e.g. rasagiline, moclobemide, venlafaxine)
- Medicines for mental illness (e.g. haloperidol, thioridazine)
- Medicines for anxiety or to help you sleep (e.g. diazepam)
- Memantine for Alzheimer’s disease
- Medicines for irregular heartbeat (e.g. amiodarone, propafenone, quinidine, beta- blockers)
- Antihistamines
- Betahistine for vertigo or histamine for some types of cancer
- Strong painkillers (e.g. codeine)
- Medicines to control the bladder
- Atropine used to treat eye problems
Age restrictions
This product is not suitable for children under 12.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before taking any new product.
Driving and operating machinery
This medicine can cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you feel safe to do so.
Storage information
Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Important information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.