VICKS COUGH SYRUP

INDICATIONS CONTRA-INDICATIONS DOSAGE SIDE-EFFECTS PREGNANCY OVERDOSE IDENTIFICATION PATIENT INFORMATION

VICKS COUGH SYRUP

SCHEDULING STATUS:
Not scheduled

PROPRIETARY NAME
(and dosage form):

VICKS COUGH SYRUP

COMPOSITION
Each 5 mL contains:

Sodium Citrate	200 mg
Citric Acid Hydrous	12,50 mg
Cetylpyridinium Chloride	125 mg
Aromatics	400 mg
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 5 years	½ medicine measureful (2,5 mL)
Children 5 to 12 years	1 medicine measureful (5 mL)
Adults	2 medicine measuresful (10 mL)

Repeat every 3 hours 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 100 mL, and 150 mL.

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.

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