Covonia - Cold and Flu Formula For the relief of all 5 main symptoms of cold and flu - Aches and Pains - Headache - Nasal Congestion - Dry Tickly Sore Throat - Chesty Cough. Always read the Product Leaflet enclosed with the medication before using. This medicine provides short-term relief of cold and flu symptoms, including aches and pains, headache, blocked nose and sinuses, dry tickly sore throat and chesty coughs. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain killer). Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is a decongestant; it shrinks the blood vessels in the nose and sinuses which opens the airways helping you to breathe more easily. Guaifenesin is an expectorant which loosens phlegm and so will relieve chesty coughs. Cetylpyridinium Chloride is an antiseptic and anti-infective which will ease dry tickly sore throats. Do not take if: you are allergic to Paracetamol, or any of the ingredients contained in this medication, including Menthol or are pregnant. Do not take with any other Paracetamol containing products. This product contains a decongestant. Do not take with other products for the relief of colds, flu or congestion. Check with your doctor before taking if: You suffer from liver or kidney problems, heart disease, diabetes, glaucoma, high blood pressure, prostate trouble or if you have an over active thyroid gland, if you are breastfeeding You are receiving any other medication especially any of the following drugs: Colestyramine, drugs used to prevent blood clotting, drugs for heart trouble, anti-depressant, Metoclopramide, Domperidone. Like all medicines, Covonia Cold and Flu Formula can have side effects. Skin rashes or other allergic reactions may occur with Paracetamol, and rarely blood disorders have developed. With Phenylephrine there have been a few reports of dizziness, palpitations and high blood pressure; and an upset stomach may occur with Guaifenesin. This medicine may also cause headache or diarrhoea.