NOTICE
ANSM - Last updated: 05/07/2017
Name of the medicinal product
MEDICINAL PASTILLES VICKS MENTHOL EUCALYPTUS, lozenge lozenge
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Please read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
You should always take this medication exactly as prescribed in this leaflet or by your doctor or pharmacist.
· Keep this leaflet. You might need to read it again.
· Ask your pharmacist for advice or information.
· If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.
· You should talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or feel less well.
What is in this leaflet?
1. What is VICKS MENTHOL EUCALYPTUS MEDICINAL PILLS, lozenge and in which cases is it used?
2. What should be known before taking VICKS MENTHOL EUCALYPTUS MEDICINAL PASTILES, lozenge to suck?
3. How to take VICKS MENTHOL EUCALYPTUS MEDICINAL PASTILES, lozenge to suck?
4. What are the possible side effects?
5. How to store VICKS MENTHOL EUCALYPTUS MEDICINAL PASTILES, lozenge to be sucked?
6. Package contents and other information.
1. WHAT MEDICINAL PACKS VICKS MENTHOL EUCALYPTUS, pellet to suck AND WHAT CASES IS IT USED FOR?
Pharmacotherapeutic group: MISCELLANEOUS ANTISEPTICS FOR THROAT
ATC code: R02AA20
(R: respiratory system)
This medication is recommended to relieve throat irritations.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE MEDICINAL PACKS VICKS MENTHOL EUCALYPTUS, pellet to suck?
Do not take VICKS MENTHOL EUCALYPTUS MEDICINAL PASTILES, lozenge lozenge:
· if you are allergic to any of the active ingredients or any of the other ingredients of this medication mentioned in section 6.
· in case of a history of convulsions.
This medication MUST NOT BE USED in children under 6 years of age.
Warnings and Precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking VICKS MENTHOL EUCALYPTUS MEDICINAL PASTILES, lozenge.
This specialty contains terpenic derivatives which can lead to excessive doses of neurological convulsion-like symptoms in infants and children. Observe the recommended dosage and duration of treatment (see section: How to take VICKS MENTHOL EUCALYPTUS MEDICINAL PASTILES, lozenge to be sucked).
Do not use this medication for children.
In case of diabetes or hypoglucidic diet, take into account in the daily diet the amount of sugar per pellet: 3.9 g.
In the event of a fever and / or in the event of new disorders (major sore throat or headache, purulent sputum (sputum), discomfort with swallowing food ...), as in case of aggravation or lack of improvement after 5 days: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.
Do not use this medication for longer than 5 days.
In case of epilepsy old or recent, REQUEST ADVICE TO YOUR DOCTOR.
IN CASE OF DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO REQUEST THE NOTICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.
Children and Youth
Not applicable.
Other medicines and medicinal pills VICKS MENTHOL EUCALYPTUS, lozenge lozenge
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or may take any other medicines.
This medicine contains various active ingredients (including menthol, camphor, thymol). Other medicines contain it. Do not combine them in order not to exceed the maximum recommended doses (see section: How to take VICKS MENTHOL EUCALYPTUS MEDICINAL PASTILES, lozenge to be sucked). |
MEDICINAL PILLS VICKS MENTHOL EUCALYPTUS, pellet to suck with food, drinks and alcohol
Not applicable.
Pregnancy and breast feeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or plan a pregnancy, ask your doctor for advice or pharmacist before taking this medication.
If you are breast-feeding, you should not use this medication.
Driving and using machines
Not applicable.
MEDICINAL PACKS VICKS MENTHOL EUCALYPTUS, sucking tablet contains sugar (3.9 g / pellet), sucrose and liquid glucose.
3. HOW TO TAKE MEDICINAL PILLS VICKS MENTHOL EUCALYPTUS, lozenge to suck?
Always take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if in doubt.
Do not use this medication in children less than 6 years of age.
Dosage
Let the pellets slowly melt in the mouth without chewing them.
Do not exceed the maximum dosage of 6 tablets per day.
Adult and child over 6 years:
4 to 6 pellets per day.
Method and route of administration
Mouth.
For prolonged contact with the mucous membranes, slowly suck the pellets.
Frequency of Administration
Space the outlets for at least 1 hour.
Take the pastilles away from meals.
Duration of treatment
The duration of use is limited to 5 days.
If you take more VICKS MENTHOL EUCALYPTUS MEDICINAL PILLS, lozenge to suck you should:
Immediately consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you forget to take VICKS MENTHOL MEDICINAL PILLS EUCALYPTUS, lozenge to suck:
Not applicable.
If you stop taking VICKS MENTHOL EUCALYPTUS MEDICINAL PASTILES, pellet to suck:
Not applicable.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
· rash: in this case, stop treatment,
· mild digestive disorders: heartburn, increased saliva secretion.
Due to the presence of terpene derivatives and in case of non-respect of the recommended doses:
· risk of convulsions in infants and children,
· possibility of agitation and confusion in the elderly.
Declaration of side effects
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report adverse reactions directly via the national reporting system: National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and network of Regional Centers of Pharmacovigilance - Website: www.ansm.sante.fr
By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information about the safety of the drug.
5. HOW TO STORE MEDICINAL PACKS VICKS MENTHOL EUCALYPTUS, pellet to suck?
Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the package. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Keep this medicine at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C and away from moisture.
Do not use this medication if you notice any signs of deterioration.
Do not throw any medicines into drains or rubbish. Ask your pharmacist to remove any medications you are no longer using. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. PACKAGE CONTENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
What VICKS MENTHOL EUCALYPTUS MEDICINAL PASTILES contain, lozenge
· The active substances are:
Levomenthol ................................................. .................................................. 8.2758 mg
Benzyl alcohol ................................................ .................................................. 5.5160 mg
Rectified eucalyptus essential oil ............................................ 2,7580 mg
Racemic Camphor ................................................ .................................................. ....... 0.2758 mg
Thymol ................................................. .................................................. ........................ 0.2758 mg
Stain of tolu balm ............................................. .................................................. .. 0.1378 mg
For a lozenge to suck.
· The other components are:
Caramel (E 150), sucrose, liquid glucose.
What is VICKS MENTHOL EUCALYPTUS MEDICINAL PASTILES, lozenge and contents of the pack
This medication is in the form of pellets to be sucked in sachets of 18 or 30 tablets.
Marketing Authorization Holder
LUTTI SAS
ZI RAVENES LES FRANCS
262, AVENUE ALBERT CALMETTE
BP 90100
59 588 BONDUES CEDEX
Marketing Authorization Operator
ALLOGA FRANCE
ZAC OF CHAPOTIN SUD
69970 CHAPONNAY
Maker
PROCTER & GAMBLE MANUFACTURING GMBH
PROCTER & GAMBLE STRASSE 1
64521 GROSS GERAU
GERMANY
Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area
Not applicable.
The last date on which this leaflet was revised is:
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Other
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the ANSM website (France).