Country: Malta
Language: English
Source: Medicines Authority
PHENYLEPHRINE; DIMETINDENE MALEATE
Novartis Consumer Health UK Limited
R01AB
PHENYLEPHRINE; DIMETINDENE MALEATE
NASAL SPRAY, SOLUTION
PHENYLEPHRINE 0.25 % (W/V); DIMETINDENE MALEATE 0.025 % (W/V)
OTC
NASAL PREPARATIONS
Authorised
2007-04-20
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE PATIENT/USER VIBROCIL 0.25% / 0.025% NASAL SPRAY SOLUTION WITH METERING PUMP Phenylephrine, dimetindene maleate READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START USING THIS MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU. Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You must talk to a doctor if you or your child does not feel better or feels worse after 7 days. WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET 1 What Vibrocil is and what it is used for 2 What you need to know before you use Vibrocil 3 How to use Vibrocil 4 Possible side effects 5 How to store Vibrocil4 6 Contents of the pack and other information _ _ 1 WHAT VIBROCIL IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Vibrocil contains a nasal decongestant (phenylephrine) and an antihistamine (dimetindene maleate) as active ingredients. Vibrocil provides a fast and lasting relief of nasal congestion and runny nose caused by a wide variety of infectious or allergic upper respiratory disorders. It helps clear the nasal passages, relieving from stuffy or congested nose. Vibrocil does not interfere with the activity of the nasal cilia. Vibrocil is used to relieve nasal congestion in case of colds, acute and chronic rhinitis, hay fever or other allergic rhinitis (allergies to house dust, animal fur, etc.) vasomotor rhinitis and sinusitis. Read the complete document
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Vibrocil 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION One ml of VIBROCIL NASAL METERED-DOSE SPRAY contains 2.5 mg of phenylephrine base and 0.25 mg of dimetindene maleate. _ _ For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM _VIBROCIL NASAL SPRAY SOLUTION WITH METERING PUMP: _ Colorless to slightly yellowish, clear solution. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Symptomatic treatment of common cold, nasal congestion, acute and chronic rhinitis, seasonal (hay fever) and non-seasonal allergic rhinitis, acute and chronic sinusitis, and vasomotor rhinitis. Adjunctive therapy in case of acute otitis media. Pre- and post-operative care (nasal surgery). Vibrocil is indicated in children 6 years of age and over and in adults. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Vibrocil should not be used continuously for more than 7 days. POSOLOGY _Children below 6 years of age_: not recommended _Children 6 to 12 years of age (with adult supervision)_: 1 to 2 sprays into each nostril 3 to 4 times a day. _Adolescents over 12 years of age and adults_: 1 to 2 sprays into each nostril 3 to 4 times a day. METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION The protective cap should be removed. Before the first application, several pumping motions should be performed until an even spray appears in the air. At subsequent applications the dosing spray will then be ready for instant use. The patient should insert the nozzle into the nostril and press once firmly on the spray head. Then withdraw the nozzle should be withdrawn before releasing pressure. Optimal distribution of the spray is achieved by Read the complete document