COVONIA MEDICATED SORE THROAT 5MG/1MG LOZENGES (MENTHOL FLAVOUR)

Covonia Medicated Sore Throat Lozenges provide powerful relief from a sore throat.

Covonia Medicated Sore Throat has a dual action which helps to fight infection and also numbs the pain associated in your throat.

Symptoms of a sore throat

• Painful throat, especially when swallowing.
• A dry, scratchy throat.
• Redness in the back of your mouth.
• Bad breath.
• A mild cough.
• Swollen neck glands.

The symptoms are similar for children, but children can also get a temperature and appear less active.

What causes a sore throat?

Sore throats are usually caused by a virus (like cold or flu), or from smoking. Very occasionally though they can be caused by bacteria.

A sore throat can also be caused by:

• Laryngitis.
• Tonsillitis.
• Strep throat (a bacterial throat infection).
• Glandular fever.

Can it be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this medicine.

Who is it suitable for?

Covonia Medicated Sore Throat Lozenges are suitable for adults and children over the age of 12 who are suffering with a sore throat.

Direction for use

Children from 12 years old: 3 to 5 lozenges per day.

Adults: 6 to 10 lozenges per day.

Allow the lozenges to melt in the mouth slowly.

Who is it not suitable for?

Do not use this medicine if:

• You are under 12.
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Your child has a history of convulsions.
• You have been told you have an intolerance to some sugars.
• You have an allergy to any of the ingredients listed below.

Contains

Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride 5mg, Lidocaine Hydrochloride 1mg, Sorbitol (E420), Magnesium Stearate, Anhydrous Citric Acid (E330), Levomenthol.

Side effects

Like all medicines, Covonia Lozenges can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.

• Allergic reaction.
• Brown colouring of the teeth, however this is easy to remove.

Useful information

This product is a medicine, and the sales are monitored to ensure the safety of our customers. From time to time we may impose limits on the amounts you may purchase and apply restrictions to the frequency of orders. Please helpful a advice please read our policies in the footer of the site to understand more.

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children and below 25c in a dry place away from direct sunlight.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product and if you have any questions please contact one of our pharmacist for more information.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.