Vicks Vaporub Ointment

Valsts: Malta

Valoda: angļu

Klimata pārmaiņas: Malta Medicines Authority

Aktīvā sastāvdaļa:

CAMPHOR, EUCALYPTUS OIL, TURPENTINE OIL, LEVOMENTHOL

Pieejams no:

NeoFarma Pharmaceuticals Limited 42-46, Mill Street, Qormi, QRM 3105, Malta

ATĶ kods:

R05X

SNN (starptautisko nepatentēto nosaukumu):

CAMPHOR 5 % (W/W) EUCALYPTUS OIL 1.5 % (W/W) TURPENTINE OIL 5 % (W/W) LEVOMENTHOL 2.75 % (W/W)

Zāļu forma:

INHALATION VAPOUR, OINTMENT

Kompozīcija:

CAMPHOR 5 % (W/W) EUCALYPTUS OIL 1.5 % (W/W) TURPENTINE OIL 5 % (W/W) LEVOMENTHOL 2.75 % (W/W)

Receptes veids:

OTC

Ārstniecības joma:

COUGH AND COLD PREPARATIONS

Produktu pārskats:

Licence number in the source country: Greece - 12544/19-09-2013

Autorizācija statuss:

Authorised

Autorizācija datums:

2014-04-30

Lietošanas instrukcija

VICKS VAPORUB
OINTMENT
CAMPHOR 5% W/W, TURPENTINE OIL 5% W/W,
LEVOMENTHOL 2.75% W/W, EUCALYPTUS OIL 1.5%
W/W
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
IN THIS LEAFLET:
1.
WHAT VICKS VAPORUB IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
2.
BEFORE YOU USE VICKS VAPORUB
3.
HOW TO USE VICKS VAPORUB
4.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
5.
HOW TO STORE VICKS VAPORUB
6.
FURTHER INFORMATION
READ
ALL
OF
THIS
LEAFLET
CAREFULLY
BECAUSE
IT
CONTAINS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU.
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you
still need to use Vicks VapoRub carefully to get the best results
from it.
•
KEEP THIS LEAFLET. You may need to read it again.
•
Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
•
You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not
improve
•
If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any
side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or
pharmacist.
1. WHAT VICKS VAPORUB IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Vicks VapoRub is an ointment which is used to relieve nasal
catarrh (inflammation of mucous membranes in the nose and
throat), congestion (a blocked nose), sore throat and coughs
due to colds. Vicks VapoRub contains four active ingredients:
Camphor, Turpentine oil, Levomenthol and Eucalyptus oil.
•
Levomenthol and camphor calm a cough
•
Eucalyptus oil and Levomenthol relieve nasal congestion
(blocked nose)
•
Eucalyptus oil relieves catarrh
2. BEFORE YOU USE VICKS VAPORUB
DO NOT USE VICKS VAPORUB:
•
If you are allergic to any of the actives or other ingredients (see
section 6)
•
on children under 2 years
•
as an inhalation for children under 12 years
•
on broken skin, wounds or mucous membranes
•
swallow or apply directly onto the nostrils, eyes, mouth or face
Do not bandage tightly
Do not use with heat wrap
TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH VICKS VAPORUB
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if
you:
• have a history of airway disease or asthma
PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING
If you are pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice
before using Vick

Produkta apraksts

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1
NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Vicks Vaporub
Levomenthol 2.75 % w/w
Camphor 5.00 % w/w
Eucalyptus oil 1.50 % w/w
Turpentine oil 5.00 % w/w
2
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Name of the active substances
Quantity
Unit
Levomenthol
2.75
% w/w
Camphor
5.00
% w/w
Eucalyptus oil
1.50
% w/w
Turpentine oil
5.00
% w/w
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Inhalation vapour, ointment
A soft, white or yellow unctuous ointment with a characteristic odour.
4
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
For the symptomatic relief of nasal catarrh and congestion, sore
throat, also cough due to
colds.
4.2
POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
TOPICAL
Adults and children over 2 years
Rub the indicated amount onto the areas indicated (e.g. chest, back)
and repeat up to 2-4
times a day as needed. Wear loose clothing to facilitate the
inhalation of the vapours.
INHALATION
Adults and children over 6 years:
Place 1 – 2 x 5ml Spoonfuls as indicated into a bowl of hot (not
boiling) water. Inhale the
vapours for up to 10 – 15 minutes per time. Do not heat in the
microwave or reheat this
mixture. Children should always be supervised.
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Do not administer to children < 2 years.
Do not use as an inhalation for children < 6 years
4.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
The following patient groups should use with caution or consult a
doctor before use;
History of airway disease or pronounced hypersensitivity of the
airways / asthma
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
If symptoms persist, consult your doctor
TOPICAL:
Do not apply to broken skin, wounds or mucous membranes.
Do not swallow or apply directly onto the nostrils, eyes, mouth or
face.
For external use only
Do not bandage tightly. Do not use with heat wrap.
INHALATION:
Do not use boiling water to prepare inhalations.
Do not heat or re-heat the mixture in a microwave.
4.5
INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS