Covonia Dry & Tickly Cough Linctus

1. Name Of The Medicinal Product

Covonia Dry & Tickly Cough Linctus

2. Qualitative And Quantitative Composition

1.36g Glycerol BP

Excipients: Each 5ml contains Syrup(sucrose) 2.436gm, Liquid Glucose 280.0mg

For full list of excipients see section 6.1

3. Pharmaceutical Form

Oral Solution

4. Clinical Particulars

4.1 Therapeutic Indications

A soothing preparation for relief of the symptoms of coughs and sore throats.

4.2 Posology And Method Of Administration

Oral.

Recommended doses

Adults: two 5ml spoonfuls.

Children over 1 year: one 5ml spoonful.

Dosage schedule

When Required.

Shake the bottle.

4.3 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

4.4 Special Warnings And Precautions For Use

Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.

Not suitable for children under 1 year.

Not suitable for use in diabetics.

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

4.5 Interaction With Other Medicinal Products And Other Forms Of Interaction

None known.

4.6 Pregnancy And Lactation

No adverse effects are considered likely if this product is used in the above conditions, however, as with all medicines, its use should be avoided unless recommended by a doctor.

4.7 Effects On Ability To Drive And Use Machines

None known.

4.8 Undesirable Effects

None anticipated at the recommended dosage.

4.9 Overdose

Overdose with this preparation is unlikely to occur, however, large doses of glycerin may cause thirst, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, hyperglycaemia, dehydration, dizziness and mental confusion. Cardiac arrhythmias have been reported. If ingestion is recent gastric lavage should be administered, other treatment should be symptomatic.

5. Pharmacological Properties

5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties

Glycerol acts as a demulcent to soothe the passage of the upper respiratory tract.

5.2 Pharmacokinetic Properties

Glycerol is readily absorbed from the intestine and is metabolised to carbon dioxide and glycogen.

5.3 Preclinical Safety Data

None known.

6. Pharmaceutical Particulars

6.1 List Of Excipients

Purified Water

Honey

Citric Acid

Syrup

Caramel

Menthol

Peppermint Oil

Anise Oil

Capsicum Tincture (contains capsicum oleoresin, ethanol)

Blackcurrant Flavour (contains propylene glycol, ethanol)

Liquorice Liquid Extract

Liquid Glucose

6.2 Incompatibilities

None.

6.3 Shelf Life

24 months unopened

Use within 28 days of opening

6.4 Special Precautions For Storage

None.

6.5 Nature And Contents Of Container

150ml: glass bottle with 28mm cap with tamper evident band and EPE/Saranex liner.

180ml: glass bottle with 28mm cap with tamper evident band and EPE/Saranex liner.

300ml: glass bottle with 28mm cap with tamper evident band and EPE/Saranex liner

6.6 Special Precautions For Disposal And Other Handling

None stated.

7. Marketing Authorisation Holder

Thornton & Ross Ltd

Linthwaite Laboratories

Huddersfield

HD7 5QH

ENGLAND

8. Marketing Authorisation Number(S)

PL 00240/5092R

9. Date Of First Authorisation/Renewal Of The Authorisation

02.12.88/ 18.04.94, 21/5/99

10. Date Of Revision Of The Text

15/02/2011