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• Read drug prescription
• What is Dextromethorphan (Vicks)
• Dextromethorphan (Vicks) side effects
• Dextromethorphan (Vicks) dosing
• What is Pentoxyverine (Vicks)
• Pentoxyverine (Vicks) side effects
• Pentoxyverine (Vicks) dosing
• Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
• Frequently asked Questions
• How should I take Pentoxyverine (Vicks)?
• Who should not take Dextromethorphan (Vicks)?
• What other drugs will affect Pentoxyverine (Vicks)?
• What other drugs will affect Dextromethorphan (Vicks)?
• How should I take Dextromethorphan (Vicks)?
• Who should not take Pentoxyverine (Vicks)?
• Vicks reviews

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consists of Camphor, Dextromethorphan, Levomenthol, Pentoxyverine.

Camphor (Vicks)

Active Ingredient

Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%
Camphor (Vicks) 3.0%

Purpose

Cold Sore/Fever Blister Treatment/First Aid Antiseptic

Uses

• for treatment of cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips
• temporarily relieves the symptoms of itching and pain associated with cold sores/fever blisters
• first aid to help protect against infection in minor cuts, scrapes, burns, and sores

Warnings

• For external use only: Do not use in the eyes or apply over large areas of the body. In case of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns, consult a physician.
• Allergy Alert: Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this product.
• When using this product avoid contact with eyes. Use only as directed.
• Stop use and consult a doctor if the condition persists or gets worse. Do not use longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.

Directions

• clean the affected area
• apply a small amount of this product to the affected area 1 to 3 times daily
• rub in gently
• wash hands before and after applying the product
• do not share this product with anyone
• children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other Information

store at room temperature

Inactive Ingredients

alcohol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, arginine, butylparaben, cetearyl isononanoate, dipropylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, ethylparaben, eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, hexyl decyl laurate, hexyldecanole, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil, menthol, methylparaben, ozokerite, phenoxyethanol, poloxamer 407, propylparaben, thymol, tocopheryl nicotinate (vitamin e), zinc chloride

Questions or Comments?

Call us toll-free at 1-877-242-3234 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST .
Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number.
Abridge Cold Sore Treatment

Dextromethorphan (Vicks)

What is Dextromethorphan (Vicks)

Dextromethorphan (Vicks) is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.
Dextromethorphan (Vicks) is used to treat a cough.
Dextromethorphan (Vicks) will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.
Dextromethorphan (Vicks) may also be used for purposes not listed in Dextromethorphan (Vicks) guide.

Dextromethorphan (Vicks) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using Dextromethorphan (Vicks) and call your doctor at once if you have:

• severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;
• confusion, hallucinations; or
• slow, shallow breathing.

Common side effects may include stomach upset.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)

Dextromethorphan (Vicks) dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Cough:

Capsule, Liquid, Tablet, Syrup: 10 to 30 mg orally every 4 to 8 hours.
Lozenge: 3 lozenges orally every 6 to 8 hours.
Sustained-release: 60 mg orally every 12 hours.
Oral disintegrating strip: 15 to 30 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours.
Maximum dose: 120 mg/day.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Cough:

Dosage in children less than 4 years of age is not well established.
1 to 3 months:
0.5 to 1 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours.
4 to 6 months:
1 to 2 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours
7 months to 1 year:
2 to 4 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours
2 to 6 years:
Liquid, Lozenge,Tablet, Syrup: 2.5 to 7.5 mg orally every 4 to 8 hours.
5 mg/5 mL oral liquid: 5 mL orally every 4 hours. Not more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
Sustained-release: 15 mg orally every 12 hours.
Maximum dose: 30 mg/day.
7 to 12 years:
Disintegrating strip: dissolve 2 strips on tongue every 6 to 8 hours.
Liquid, Lozenge, Tablet, Syrup: 5 to 10 mg orally every 4 hours or 15 mg every 6 to 8 hours.
5 mg/5 mL oral liquid: 10 mL orally every 4 hours. Not more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
Sustained-release: 30 mg orally every 12 hours.
Maximum dose: 60 mg/day.
12 years or older:
Capsule, Liquid, Lozenge, Tablet, Syrup: 10 to 30 mg orally every 4 to 8 hours.
Sustained-release: 60 mg orally every 12 hours.
Oral disintegrating strip: 15 to 30 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours.
Maximum dose: 120 mg/day.

Levomenthol (Vicks)

Drug Facts

Active ingredients :

L-MENTHOL 0.2%
D-ALPHA-TOCOPHERYL ACETATE 0.1%

How to use
- Apply proper amount of this product ensuring even distribution and massage the scalp with your fingers for 10 to 30 seconds. Do not need to wash out.
- Provides an excellent tonic effect and prevents depilation(hair-loss). For some persons, it may take at least 4 months for result to be seen.
- Continued use is necessary or hair loss will begin again.

Cautions
-For external use only.
-Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
-Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes throughly with water.
-Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame.
-Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use
-Do not use if your scalp is red, inflamed, infected, irritated, or painful.
-Do not use if you use other medications on the scalp.
-Do not apply on other parts of the body.

Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease.
-Stop use and ask a doctor if :
-hest pain, rapid heartbeat, faintness, or dizziness occurs.
-sudden, unexplained weight gain occurs.
-your hands or feet swell.
-scalp irritation or redness occurs.
-unwanted facial hair growth occurs.
-May be harmful if used when pregnant or breast-feeding.

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Pentoxyverine (Vicks)

What is Pentoxyverine (Vicks)

Pentoxyverine (Vicks) is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.
Pentoxyverine (Vicks) is used to treat cough that is caused by the common cold, flu, or allergies.
Pentoxyverine (Vicks) will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.
Pentoxyverine (Vicks) may also be used for purposes not listed in Pentoxyverine (Vicks) guide.

Pentoxyverine (Vicks) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using Pentoxyverine (Vicks) and call your doctor at once if you have:

• confusion, hallucinations;
• severe drowsiness; or
• seizure (convulsions).

Common side effects may include:

• nausea, upset stomach;
• dizziness, drowsiness, tired feeling;
• problems with balance or coordination;
• anxiety; or
• mild skin rash or itching.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)

Pentoxyverine (Vicks) dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Cough:

Pentoxyverine 30 mg/5 mL oral suspension, extended release:
5 to 10 mL orally every 12 hours.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Cough:

Pentoxyverine (Vicks) 30 mg/5 mL oral suspension, extended release:
2 to 5 years: 1.25 mL to 2.5 mL orally every 12 hours.
6 to 11 years: 2.5 mL to 5 mL orally every 12 hours.
12 years or older: 5 mL to 10 mL orally every 12 hours.

Active ingredients: Camphor/Dextromethorphan/Levomenthol/Pentoxyverine

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References

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Vicks - Frequently asked Questions

Can Vicks be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

How should I take Pentoxyverine (Vicks)?

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Cough or cold medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 2 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.

You may take Pentoxyverine (Vicks) with or without food.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache or skin rash.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.

Who should not take Dextromethorphan (Vicks)?

Do not use Dextromethorphan (Vicks) if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist about using this medicine if you have emphysema or chronic bronchitis.

It is not known whether Dextromethorphan (Vicks) will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.

This medication may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Artificially-sweetened liquid forms of cough medicine may contain phenylalanine. This would be important to know if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Check the ingredients and warnings on the medication label if you are concerned about phenylalanine.

What other drugs will affect Pentoxyverine (Vicks)?

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are also using any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used together. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can worsen these effects. Ask your doctor before taking Pentoxyverine (Vicks) with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.

What other drugs will affect Dextromethorphan (Vicks)?

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are also using any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used together. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can worsen these effects. Ask your doctor before taking Dextromethorphan (Vicks) with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.

How should I take Dextromethorphan (Vicks)?

Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended. Cough medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicine in very young children.

Measure the liquid form of this medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Allow the Dextromethorphan (Vicks) lozenge or disintegrating strip to dissolve in your mouth.

Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.

Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have taken a cough medicine within the past few days.

Store Dextromethorphan (Vicks) at room temperature, away from heat, light, and moisture.

Who should not take Pentoxyverine (Vicks)?

Do not use Pentoxyverine (Vicks) if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

You should not use Pentoxyverine (Vicks) if you are allergic to it.

To make sure Pentoxyverine (Vicks) is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• heart disease or high blood pressure;

• circulation problems;

• glaucoma;

• an enlarged prostate or problems with urination;

• diabetes; or

• a thyroid disorder.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Pentoxyverine (Vicks) will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.

It is not known whether Pentoxyverine (Vicks) passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

Artificially sweetened liquid medicine may contain phenylalanine. Check the medication label if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

Can Vicks be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Vicks be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Vicks, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Vicks. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology