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VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED Tablet 10’s
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET
VICKS
ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET is a combination of Caffeine,
Diphenhydramine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine which belongs to the
group of medicines called CNS Stimulants, Antihistamines,
Analgesics-Antipyretics, and Nasal Decongestants respectively. It is
used to relieve flu and cold symptoms, headache, body ache, extreme
weakness, watery eyes, fever, cough, sore throat, sneezing, runny, and
congested nose.
VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET is not
recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged less than 12
years). Before taking VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET, inform your
doctor if you have any heart, kidney, liver, heart, thyroid, prostrate,
or breathing problems, or if you are taking any medicines for
depression.
VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET is not recommended
for use in pregnancy. VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET should be used
with caution in breastfeeding women, so consult your doctor before
taking it. The most common side effects of taking VICKS ACTION 500
ADVANCED TABLET are nausea, vomiting, headache, sleep problems,
sleepiness, restlessness, dizziness. Contact your doctor if any of the
above side effects worsen.
USES OF VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET
It is used to relieve:
- flu and cold symptoms
- headache
- body ache
- extreme weakness
- watery eyes
- fever
- cough
- sore throat
- sneezing, runny and congested nose
HOW VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET WORKS
VICKS
ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET relieves cold and flu symptoms where
paracetamol inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers
responsible for causing pain and fever, diphenhydramine relieves allergy
symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, and runny nose, phenylephrine
narrows the small blood vessels and relieves congestion and stuffy nose,
and caffeine enhances the action of paracetamol and decreases
drowsiness caused by diphenhydramine.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take
VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow
with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor
will decide the correct dose and duration of VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED
TABLET for you according to your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET
COMMON
- nausea, vomiting
- headache, dizziness
- sleep problems, sleepiness
- restlessness
Stop
taking VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET and contact your doctor
immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- tiredness, drowsiness, reduced attention, unsteadiness, dry mouth
- allergic reactions (rash, breathlessness, swelling)
- blurred vision
- throbbing sensation, irregular heartbeat
- muscle twitching, fits, pins and needles sensation
- thicker bronchial mucus
- trouble passing urine
- serious
skin reactions like acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP),
Steven Johnson syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Dizziness Or Drowsiness
Lie
down until dizziness is resolved, then get up slowly. Do not hurry and
move slowly and carefully. Get adequate rest. Drink plenty of water and
other fluids. Avoid coffee, cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs. If dizziness
does not improve, consult your doctor.
Headache
Drink
ample amount of water. Get adequate rest. Try to be relaxed and stress
free. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine for headache. If
headache does not improve, contact your doctor.
Nausea And Vomiting
Take
VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET with, or just after meals. Stick to
simple meals. Avoid eating oily or spicy foods. If nausea does not
improve, contact your doctor. Get adequate rest. Drink lots of fluids,
especially water. Have small sips if you feel sick. Do not take any
medicine for vomiting without your doctor’s consultation. If vomiting
does not improve, contact your doctor.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
Contraindicated
VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it.
BREASTFEEDING
Use with Caution
VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Use with Caution
Do
not drive or use any machines if you feel dizzy or sleepy or have
decreased alertness after taking VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET.
ALCOHOL
Consult your doctor
Avoid
consumption of alcohol with VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET. It should
be used with caution in chronic alcohol users and patients with alcohol
dependence. Consult your doctor for advice.
KIDNEY
Use with Caution
VICKS
ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET should be used with caution in patients
having kidney problems and urinary retention. Consult your doctor before
taking it.
LIVER
Use with Caution
VICKS
ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET should be used with caution in patients with
alcoholic liver disease or other liver problems. Consult your doctor
before taking it.
ALLERGY
Contraindicated
Do
not take VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET if you are allergic to
Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, Paracetamol, Phenylephrine, or any of the
other ingredients of this medicine.
LUNGS
Use with Caution
VICKS
ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET should be used with caution in patients with
respiratory conditions like emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or bronchial
asthma. Consult your doctor before taking it.
HEART DISEASE
Consult your doctor
VICKS
ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET is not recommended in patients with serious
heart conditions or high blood pressure. VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED
TABLET should be used with caution in patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon
(a blood vessel disease), and other heart or circulation diseases.
Consult your doctor before taking it.
USE IN PEDIATRICS
Contraindicated
VICKS
ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET is not recommended for use in children and
adolescents (aged less than 12 years). Consult your doctor before taking
it.
USE IN GERIATRICS
Use with Caution
VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking it.
OTHERS
VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET is not recommended for use if you:
- have an overactive thyroid
- have an enlarged prostate gland or other prostrate problems
- have persistent or chronic cough, or cough with excessive secretions
Before taking VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
- have increased pressure inside your eye
- have diabetes (high blood sugar)
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- cholestyramine (used to reduce blood fat levels)
- medicines used to manage nausea (Ex. metoclopramide, domperidone)
- medicines use for blood thinning (Ex. warfarin, psoralen)
- medicines
used to manage high blood pressure and other heart or circulatory
problems (Ex. atenolol, methyldopa, trimetaphancamsylate) - medicines used to manage depression (Ex. amitriptyline, phenelzine)
- atropine (used for pupil dilation)
- medicines used to manage allergies of skin and in cold and cough (Ex. chlorpheniramine, clemastine)
- flucloxacillin (used to manage infections)
B. Drug-Food interaction:
Avoid
caffeine-containing medications, food, and beverages like tea and
coffee while taking VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET as it may cause
shaking, uncomfortable feeling in the chest or difficulty sleeping.
Overdosage:
If
you or anyone else accidentally took too much of VICKS ACTION 500
ADVANCED TABLET, contact your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdose
are liver damage.
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | :Â Â | Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, Paracetamol, Phenylephrine |
| Pharmacological Category | :Â Â | CNS stimulant, Direct sympathomimetic, Antipyretic-analgesic, Nasal Decongestants |
| Therapeutic Indication | :  | Symptoms of cold and flu |
| Dosage Forms | :Â Â | Tablet |
MORE INFORMATION
- Keep VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET out of reach of children
- Store below 25°C
FAQs ABOUT VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET
Q: What are the uses of VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET?
A:
VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET contains Caffeine, Diphenhydramine,
Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine which altogether provides relief from flu
and cold symptoms, headache, body ache, extreme weakness, watery eyes,
fever, cough, sore throat, sneezing, runny, and congested nose.
Q: Can VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET be crushed?
A:
No. Do not break, crush or chew VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET.
Simply swallow it whole with a glass of water. Consult your doctor for
advice.
Q: Can VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET cause drowsiness?
A:
Yes. VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET may cause drowsiness or
sleepiness. Therefore, avoid operating machinery or driving vehicles,
and other activities requiring mental concentration. Avoid
caffeine-containing medications, food, and beverages like tea and coffee
to manage drowsiness while taking VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET as
it already contains caffeine and too much caffeine may cause shaking,
uncomfortable feeling in the chest or difficulty sleeping.
Q: Can VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET be given to children?
A:
No. VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET is not recommended for children
and adolescents below 12 years of age. Your doctor will decide the
correct dose or select a suitable alternative management for your child.
Q: Will steam inhalation make VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET more effective?
A:
You can also try steam inhalation while taking VICKS ACTION 500
ADVANCED TABLET, which may be helpful to relieve the symptoms quickly.
However, consult your doctor for advice.
Q: What if I forget to take a dose of VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET?
A:
If you forget to take a dose of VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET, take
it as soon as you remember. However, omit the missed dose if it is
almost time for the next dose. Do not take the medicine twice to make up
for the missed dose.
Q: Can VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET be stopped?
A:
Continue taking VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET until your doctor
tells you to stop, unless you experience any unwanted effects, worsening
of your condition or any new symptoms. In such case, contact your
doctor right away.
Q: Does VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET cause nausea?
A:
Yes. Nausea is a common side effect of VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED
TABLET. If you feel nauseous, take VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET
with, or just after meals. Stick to simple meals and avoid eating oily
or spicy foods. If nausea does not improve, contact your doctor.
Q: What precautions do I need to follow while taking VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET?
A:
Patients taking VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET must inform their
doctor about their pre-existing conditions like heart, kidney, liver,
heart, thyroid, breathing, or prostrate problems, or if you are taking
any medicines for depression. Patients should also inform if they are
pregnant, breast-feeding, or having any allergies. Consult your doctor
if you experience anything different.
Q: Can VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET be taken during pregnancy?
A:
VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET is not recommended for use in
pregnancy. If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are
planning to get pregnant, consult your doctor before taking it. Inform
your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during management with
VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET.
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