Vicks Cough Syrup with Honey for Dry Coughs (2011)
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Στοιχεία εκδότη
Εκδότης | Procter & Gamble (Health & Beauty Care) Ltd |
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Διεύθυνση | The Heights, Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0XP, UK |
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Effects on ability to drive and use machines
None expected.
Pharmaceutical form
Syrup for oral administration.
Incompatibilities
None known.
Therapeutic indications
Cough suppressant to relieve acute non-productive cough associated with upper respiratory tract infection and soothe the throat.
Date of first authorization / renewal of the authorization
31 June 1984 / 13 February 1995
Pharmacodynamic properties
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide is a cough suppressant with a central action on the cough centre of the medulla.
Pregnancy and lactation
Due to insufficient evidence on the use of the product in pregnancy and lactation, use of the product should be avoided unless on the advice of a physician.
Preclinical safety data
There are no pre-clinical data of relevance which are additional to that already included in other sections of the SmPC.
Qualitative and quantitative composition
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: %w/v Specification Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 0.133 Ph. Eur.
Overdose
It is thought to be of low toxicity, but the effects in overdosage will be potentiated by simultaneous ingestion of alcohol and psychotropic drugs. Symptoms: These include nausea and vomiting, CNS depression, ...
Date of revision of the text
30/04/2011
Contraindications
Not to be used in children under the age of 6 years. Hypersensitivity to the active substance(s) or to any of the excipients. Severe liver disease. Patients currently receiving monoamine oxidase inhibitors ...
Special precautions for storage
Do not store above 25°C.
Marketing authorization number(s)
PL 00129/0079
Special precautions for disposal and other handling
No specific instructions required.
Special warnings and precautions for use
Do not exceed the stated dose. Ask a doctor before use if you suffer from liver disease, chronic or persistent cough, if you have asthma, suffering from an acute asthma attack or where cough is accompanied ...
Pharmacokinetic properties
Dextromethorphan HBr is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, metabolised in the liver and is excreted in the urine as unchanged dextromethorphan and demethylated metabolites.
Nature and contents of container
Amber cylindrical glass bottle (pharmaceutical type III) with a high density polyethylene screw thread closure. Bottles containing 15ml, 30m1, 100ml, 120m1, 180m1 and 250ml of product are available.
Name of the medicinal product
Vicks Cough Syrup with Honey for Dry Coughs.
List of excipients
Sucrose Sodium saccharin Propylene glycol Ethanol 96% Sodium citrate, hydrous Citric acid, anhydrous Carboxymethylcellulose sodium Polyethylene oxide Black cherry flavour RF 1195 Levomenthol Menthoxypropanediol ...
Marketing authorization holder
Procter & Gamble (Health & Beauty Care) Ltd. The Heights Brooklands Weybridge Surrey KT13 0XP
Undesirable effects
In general no severe undesirable effects are expected. Nervous system disorders: Drowsiness or dizziness may occur rarely. Gastrointestinal disorders: Gastrointestinal disturbances that may rarely occur ...
Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Not to be used in patients taking MAOIs or within 14 days of stopping treatment as there is a risk of serotonin syndrome (pyrexia, hypertension, arrhythmias) when MAOIs are taken in combination with dextromethorphan. ...
Shelf life
Shelf life (unopened): 2 years.
Posology and method of administration
Adults and children over 12 years: 3 5ml spoonfuls Children (6-12 years): 1 5ml spoonful Children of 6-12 years of age: not to be used for more than 5 days without the advice of a doctor, seek medical ...