Vicks Tosse 7,33 mg Destrometorfano Miele 12 Pastiglie

Vicks Cough are tablets based on Dextromethorphan with a honey flavor.

Therapeutic indications

Vicks Cough is a medicine to be used as a cough suppressant.

Dosage and Posology

Vicks Cough should be administered in the following doses:

• Adults and children over 12 years: 2 tablets every 6-8 hours up to a maximum of 8 tablets per day to dissolve in the mouth.
• Children 6 to 11 years old: half the adult dose

Overdose

A moderate overdose could cause dizziness, arousal, mental confusion and gastrointestinal upset. Very high doses could cause arousal, mental confusion and respiratory depression. Treatment of overdosage may require gastric lavage and treatment of specific symptoms.

Contraindications

• Known hypersensitivity to the components and to other closely related substances from a chemical point of view.
• Do not use at the same time or in the two weeks following therapy with antidepressant drugs (MAOIs).
• Asthma.
• Pre-existing severe impairment of respiratory function.

Side effects

Excitement, mental confusion, gastrointestinal disturbances, sleepiness and dizziness may occur.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

In case of pregnancy and lactation, the preparation must be administered only in case of real need and under the supervision of the doctor.

Special warnings

Administer with caution in subjects with impaired hepatic function. Do not administer to children under two years of age. The product contains sucrose (2.1 g per tablet), this should be taken into account in case of diabetes or low calorie diets. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Alcohol intake is not recommended during therapy.

Expiry and Retention

No storage precautions.

Warning: do not use Vicks Cough after the expiry date stated on the package

Composition

One Vicks Cough lozenge contains:

Active principle

Dextromethorphan Base 7.33 mg

Excipients

Sucrose, Glucose, Honey, Menthol, Honey Flavor, Caramel Flavor.