Covonia Cold & Flu Formula Sugar Free

Adults, the elderly and children over 16 years - 20ml Up to 4 times in 24hrs . Children 12-16 years - 15 ml up to four times in 24hrs

• Leave at least 4hrs between doses • Do not take more than four doses in 24hrs • Do not give to children under 12 years unless your doctor tells you to.

Do not use the medicine if you are…. • Allergic to any of the ingredients listed in section 6. • Pregnant. • Taking any other product containing paracetamol. • Taking medicine for high blood pressure or any ‘beta-blocker’ drugs such as Atenolol. • Taking any other product for colds, flu or congestion as Covonia Cold and Flu Formula contains a decongestant. • Or give to children under 12 years. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have…. • Alcoholism. • Liver or kidney problems. • Heart disease. • Diabetes. • Glaucoma. • High blood pressure. • An overactive thyroid gland. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking….. • Domperidone or metoclopramide for nausea and vomiting. • Colestyramine mainly used for high cholesterol. • Medicines used to prevent blood clotting such as warfarin. • Medicines for heart problems. • Medicine for depression (including monoamine oxidase inhibitors/MAOIs) within the last two weeks. • A urine test, as this medicine may interfere with the results.Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant. If you use it when breastfeeding, some drugs in this medicine will be present, in small amounts, in your milk. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you might be pregnant or are breastfeeding. Important information about some of the ingredients

• This product contains 19 vol% ethanol (alcohol), i.e. up to 3000mg per dose, equivalent to 76ml of beer or 32ml of wine per 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. • The amount of alcohol in this medicinal product may alter the effects of other medicines, and may impair your ability to drive or use machines. • It also contains liquid maltitol and sorbitol. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine. Each 20ml dose contains 3g of sorbitol which may have a mild laxative effect (calorific value 2.6kcal/g sorbitol).

Covonia Cold & Flu Formula Side Effects:

Like all medicines, Covonia Cold & Flu Formula can have side effects, although these don’t affect everyone. Occasional effects: • Upset stomach. • Allergic reactions including skin rashes. Rare effects: • Blood disorders. • Inflammation of the pancreas which causes severe pain in the abdomen and back. • High blood pressure. • Palpitations. • Headache. • Dizziness. • Vomiting and diarrhoea. • Sleeplessness. Very rare effects: • Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly 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.

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

Covonia Cold And Flu Formula contains active ingredients: Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain). Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is a decongestant which works by shrinking the blood vessels in the nose and sinuses – opening the airways and helping you to breathe more easily. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which