VICKS COUGH SYRUP 
 
SCHEDULING STATUS: 
Not scheduled 
 
PROPRIETARY NAME 
(and dosage form): 
 
VICKS COUGH SYRUP 
 
COMPOSITION 
Each 5mL contains: 
	
		
			| 
				Sodium Citrate | 
			
				200mg | 
		 
		
			| 
				Citric Acid Hydrous | 
			
				12,50mg | 
		 
		
			| 
				Cetylpyridinium Chloride | 
			
				125mg | 
		 
		
			| 
				Aromatics | 
			
				400mg | 
		 
		
			| 
				Alcohol | 
			
				4,75% v/v | 
		 
		
			| 
				Sodium Benzoate (added as preservative) | 
			
				0,1% | 
		 
	
 
PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION 
A 10.1 Antitussives and Expectorants. 
 
INDICATIONS 
Vicks Cough Syrup is indicated for use in coughs and in throat and bronchial irritations due to colds. 
 
CONTRA-INDICATIONS 
Do not use if there is a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. 
 
DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
	
		
			| 
				Children 2 to 5years | 
			
				½medicine measureful (2,5mL) | 
		 
		
			| 
				Children 5 to 12years | 
			
				1medicine measureful (5 mL) | 
		 
		
			| 
				Adults | 
			
				2medicine measuresful (10mL) | 
		 
	
 
Repeat every 3hours as needed. 
 
SIDE EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS 
Citric Acid ingested frequently, or in large quantities, may cause erosion of the teeth and have a local irritant action. Menthol may give rise to hypersensitive reactions, including contact dermatitis. Please contact a doctor if the symptoms persist. 
 
KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT 
Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. 
 
CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION 
None. 
 
IDENTIFICATION 
Vicks Cough Syrup is a clear medicated syrup, red coloured and possessing a characteristic odour and flavour. 
 
PRESENTATION 
Bottles of 100mL, and 150mL. 
 
STORAGE DIRECTIONS 
Store below 25°C. Keep out of reach of children. 
 
REFERENCE NUMBER 
G800/Act 101/1965. 
 
NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS OF APPLICANT 
Procter & Gamble SA (Pty) Ltd 
Reg. No. 57/03295/07 
25 Newton Street 
Spartan 
KEMPTON PARK 1619 
 
DATE AND PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT 
30 September 1995. 
Manufactured by Procter & Gamble SA (Pty) Ltd. 
VICKS is a registered trademark. 
O/N 36735 
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