What is Covonia Chesty Cough Sugar-Free Syrup used for?
This syrup is used to treat productive or chesty coughs. These are the types of coughs where phlegm (mucus) builds up in your chest, making breathing feel heavy and uncomfortable. Covonia helps loosen the mucus, making it easier to cough up, so your chest feels clearer and your breathing improves.
Ingredients and How It Works
The active ingredient in Covonia Chesty Cough Sugar-Free Syrup is Guaifenesin (100 mg per 5 ml). Guaifenesin is an expectorant. Covonia Chesty Cough Sugar-Free Syrup works by thinning and loosening mucus in the airways. Once the mucus is less thick, you can cough it out more easily, which helps clear your lungs and reduce coughing.
Other ingredients include menthol, which adds a cooling effect and can soothe the throat, and maltitol liquid, which gives the syrup its sweetness without using sugar.
How to Take Covonia Chesty Cough Syrup
For adults, the usual dose is 10 ml every 4 hours if needed. Do not take more than four doses (40 ml) in 24 hours. Teenagers aged 12 and over can take the same dose. This syrup should not be used by children under 12 unless told by a doctor.
How Quickly It Works
Covonia Chesty Cough Syrup starts to work within 30 to 60 minutes. Many people feel a noticeable difference in how easily they can breathe and how much they cough within the first few hours. However, it may take a couple of days for the cough to fully go away, depending on how severe it is.
Possible Side Effects
Most people don’t experience side effects, but some may get:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Stomach discomfort
- Headache or dizziness
- Skin rash or allergic reaction (rare)
If you get any serious side effects or your cough lasts more than 7 days, contact your doctor.
Is this syrup suitable for diabetics?
Yes, it’s sugar-free and uses maltitol, which is suitable for people managing their blood sugar. Still, ask your doctor if you’re unsure.
Can I drive after taking it?
Covonia doesn’t usually cause drowsiness, but if you feel dizzy or lightheaded, avoid driving or using machines.
Can I use it if I’m pregnant?
You should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using this syrup if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Where can you buy Covonia Chesty Cough Sugar-Free Syrup in Nigeria?
Buy Covonia Chesty Cough Sugar-Free Syrup online at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.
