Vicks Vaporub

Quốc gia: Vương quốc Anh

Ngôn ngữ: Tiếng Anh

Nguồn: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Thành phần hoạt chất:

Racemic camphor; Levomenthol; Eucalyptus oil; Turpentine oil

Sẵn có từ:

Procter & Gamble (Health & Beauty Care) Ltd

Mã ATC:

n/a

INN (Tên quốc tế):

Racemic camphor; Levomenthol; Eucalyptus oil; Turpentine oil

Liều dùng:

50mg/1gram ; 27.5mg/1gram ; 15mg/1gram ; 50mg/1gram

Dạng dược phẩm:

Inhalation vapour ointment

Tuyến hành chính:

Cutaneous; Inhalation

Lớp học:

No Controlled Drug Status

Loại thuốc theo toa:

Never Valid To Prescribe As A VMP

Tóm tắt sản phẩm:

BNF: 03080000

Tờ rơi thông tin

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VICKS VAPORUB
OINTMENT
CAMPHOR 5% W/W, TURPENTINE OIL 5% W/W,
LEVOMENTHOL 2.75% W/W, EUCALYPTUS OIL 1.5% W/W
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.
– If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
This
includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See
section 4.
– You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not
improve.
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
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 a

Đặc tính sản phẩm

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1
NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Vicks Vaporub
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Name of the active substances:
Quantity
Unit
Reference standards
LEVOMENTHOL
2.75
% W/W
Eur. Ph
CAMPHOR
5.00
% W/W
Eur. Ph
EUCALYPTUS OIL
1.50
% W/W
Eur. Ph
TURPENTINE OIL
5.00
% W/W
Eur. Ph
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
An ointment which is rubbed on chest or added to hot water and the
aromatics
are inhaled.
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
Adults:
Rub Vaporub liberally on the chest, throat and back. Rub in well over
the
whole area and leave nightclothes loose for easy inhalation.
or
Melt two teaspoons of Vaporub in very hot water and inhale the
vapours.
Children (infants and babies over 2 years):
Apply lightly to chest and back. Rub gently and leave clothes loose
for easy
inhalation.
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Do not administer to children < 2 years.
Do not use as an inhalation for children < 12 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 or any kind of heat.
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 OF
INTERACTION
None known
4.6
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
As with all medicines in pregnancy, care should be taken and as a
precaution
this product should not be used without medical advice during
pregnancy.
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