COVONIA MEDICATED SORE THROAT

Posology Adults: 6 to 10 tablets per day, to melt slowly in the mouth. Children from 12 years old: half dose. This medicine is intended as symptomatic treatment and should not be used on a long-term basis. If there is no improvement within 3 to 4 days of treatment, it is advisable to consult a doctor.

Method of administration Oromucosal use

Side effects are classified according to organ system with evaluation of the frequency according to the following convention: very common (≥ 1/10), common (≥ 1/100, < 1/10), uncommon (≥ 1/1000, < 1/100), rare (≥ 1/10000, < 1/1000), very rare (<1/10000), not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).

Nervous System Disorders Common:

Oral paraesthesia/hypoaesthesia Immune system disorders (frequency not known) It should be taken into account that rare allergic reactions of the skin and mucous membrane, which are caused by contact with anaesthetics of the amide-type, such as lidocaine can occur: cases of dermatitis and rashes, which were caused by this product in other circumstances, have been described.

Anaphylactic reactions may occur. General disorders and administration site conditions (frequency not known) Taste disorders and a burning feeling on the tongue may occur. Prolonged and continuous use of chlorhexidine can cause brown- discoloration of the teeth.

However, this brown-discoloration is removable. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product.

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Disinfecting substances do not make sterile; they temporarily reduce the number of micro- organisms at the oral cavity and pharynx. Restrict the use of this medicine to the necessary alleviation of the existing pain and irritation. It must not be administered on a long term basis, in an uninterrupted or repeated manner.

In view of the presence of levomenthol, caution should be taken when using on young children if there is a history of convulsions. Avoid the use of this medicine in persons with extreme allergic predisposition. The use of a too high dose (more than 20 tablets per day) can cause a small risk on too great insensitivity of the glottis area, which can cause a diminished control on the swallowing reflex and food aspiration in the airways can occur.

Covonia Lozenges Menthol contains sorbitol. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine. The additive effect of concomitantly administered products containing sorbitol (fructose) and dietary intake of sorbitol (fructose) should be taken into account.

The content of sorbitol in medicinal products for oral use may affect the bioavailability of other medicinal products for oral use administered concomitantly.

Children younger than 12 years old. 1, and in particular to local anaesthetics such as lidocaine.