VICKS VAPOSYRUP
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guaifenesin and
phenylephrine hydrochloride liquid The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
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VICKS® VapoSyrup™ SEVERE CONGESTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 15 ml tablespoon)
Guaifenesin 100 mg
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Purpose
Expectorant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
helps loosen phlegm and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus
temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to a cold or hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
Warnings
Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
heart disease
thyroid disease
diabetes
high blood pressure
trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
a sodium-restricted diet
When using this product, do not take more than directed.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
shake well before use
use dose cup or tablespoon (TBSP)
do not exceed 6 doses per 24 hours
adults and children 12 years and over
30 ml (2 TBSP) every 4 hours
children 4 to under 12 years
ask a doctor
children under 4 years
do not use
Other information
each tablespoon contains: potassium 5 mg, sodium 49 mg
