Vicks Medinite 180ml

Vicks Cold & Flu Care Medinite Complete Syrup helps to relieve the symptoms of the common cold, specifically sneezing, headache, body ache, sore throat, cough and nasal congestion.
Vicks Medinite Complete treats your cold and flu symptoms while you sleep. A soothing bed-time syrup, it gets to work on lowering your temperature, easing aches and pains, and drying up your runny nose. It can also help soothe your sore throat and suppress coughing. Don't wake up feeling as bleary as when you went to bed - let Medinite Complete help to relieve the symptoms of your cold while you sleep. FAQ's Can I drive or operate machiney after using products from the Vicks Cold & Flu care range? Vicks Daymed capsules and hot drinks won't make you drowsly ans so have no effect an driving or operating machinery. They can safely be used during the day. Vicks Medinite may cause drowsinnes and is designed to take before going to bed. As it says on the instruction leaflet, you shouldn't drive or operate heavy machinery after using Medinite. It is ok for me to take the medicines if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding? It's important not to use any medicines during pregnancy or breastfeeding without first consulting your doctor. Please read the downloadable leaflets carefully for more information.
Directions
How to take Vicks Medinite: Shake well before use. Taken orally before bedtime, Vicks Cold & Flu Care Medinite Complete Syrup helps to give you hours of restful relief from nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, headache, body aches, coughing and minor sore throat pain Adults and children 12 years and over: 30ml in medicine cup at bedtime. Children (10-12 years): 15ml in medicine cup at bedtime. Do not give to children under 10 years of age. Do not exceed the stated dose. If your cold and flu symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
Warnings
Cautions whilst taking Vicks Medinite: This product may cause drowsiness. If you are affected do not drive or operate machinery and avoid alcoholic drinks. Please be aware that Medinite contains paracetamol. Do not take with other paracetamol-containing products. This product contains sodium benzoate which is a mild irritant to the skin, eyes and mucous membrane. It also contains glycerol which can cause stomach upsets and diarrhoea if taken in high doses. Most people experience no side effects after taking this medicine but, as with all medicines, it may not suit everyone. There may occasionally be side effects. If you notice anything unusual or experience any unexpected side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Very rarely with medicines containing paracetamol, there have been reports of blood disorders or pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). These effects, however, may not have been caused by the paracetamol. Any side effects should go away once you stop taking the medicine. Pregnancy and breastfeeding - Always consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are breastfeeding. This product should not be used in pregnancy unless advised by your doctor. Do not take if you: suffer from heart disease (including previous heart attack or angina). suffer from an over active thyroid. suffer from diabetes. are taking medicines for depression, high blood pressure or heart disease. have severe liver disease including non-cirrhotic liver disease or kidney disease. are taking or have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) antidepressants in the last 14 days. are allergic to any of the ingredients. If you are unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist ? they are there to help. Also, consult your doctor if are: under the care of your doctor, or are receiving continual prescribed medication. taking metoclopramide or domperidone (used to treat nausea and vomiting). taking cholestryramine (used to treat high cholesterol). taking anticoagulants (drugs used to thin the blood e.g. warfarin). taking anti hypertensives (used to lower your blood pressure), chloramphenicol (used to treat eye or ear infections) or beta blockers (used to treat heart complaints). How do I store this medicine? Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children. Do not store above 25?C Do not use after the expiry date on the bottle or carton. You should carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use
Ingredients
Vicks Medinite Contains: Each 30ml (adult) dose contains dextromethorphan hydrobromide 15mg, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60mg, doxylamine succinate 7.5mg and paracetamol 600mg. The product also contains: ethanol 96%, sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate, sodium benzoate (E211), polyethylene glycol 6000, sucrose, glycerol (E422), anethole, quinoline yellow (E104), indigotin blue (E132) and purified water.
Side Effects
Size: 180 ml