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 |
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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) |
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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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