VICKS ANTIGRIP COMPLEX 200 mg/500mg/10 mg x 10 sachets
Vix AntiFlu Complex 500 mg/200 mg/10 mg powder for oral solution
Vicks AntiGrip Complex 500 mg/200 mg/10 mg powder for oral solution
paracetamol / guaifenesin / phenylephrine hydrochloride
(paracetamol / guaifenesin / phenylephrine hydrochloride)
Read the entire leaflet carefully as it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without a prescription. However, it is necessary to use Vicks Anti-Flu Complex carefully in order to have the best results from treatment with it.
Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
You should contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days.
If any of the side effects become serious or you notice other side effects not described in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Vix Anti-Flu Complex is designed to relieve cold and flu symptoms. It contains three active ingredients:
Paracetamol is a well-known pain reliever (analgesic). It is effective against pain, including headaches and sore throats, and can also reduce fever (antipyretic);
guaifenesin (as an expectorant) thins secretions, which helps relieve a chesty cough;
phenylephrine hydrochloride (nasal decongestant) reduces swelling of the nasal passages and thus relieves nasal congestion.
You should only use Vicks Anti-Flu Complex if you have pain and/or high fever, nasal congestion and chesty cough.
Do not take Vicks AntiFlu Complex:
if you are allergic to paracetamol, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients.
if you have heart disease;
if you have high blood pressure (hypertension);
if you have a liver problem or severe kidney disease;
if you have an overactive thyroid gland;
if you are diabetic;
if you have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) of the narrow-angle type;
if you have porphyria, which is an inherited disorder characterized by an excessive amount of pigments in the urine;
if you are taking tricyclic antidepressants;
if you are taking beta-blockers;
if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) - used to treat depression or Parkinson's disease or have taken them in the last 14 days;
if you are taking medicines to lower blood pressure or to treat angina pectoris.
Do not give Vix AntiFlu Complex to children under 12 years of age.
Important: contains paracetamol. Do not take at the same time as other products that contain paracetamol.
Immediate medical attention should be sought in the event of an overdose, even when feeling well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. Do not take at the same time as other flu, cold or stuffy nose products.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking Vix AntiFlu Complex:
if you have a problem with liver functions;
if you are a man and have an enlarged prostate gland, as it may be more difficult to urinate;
if you have a circulation problem (including Raynaud's syndrome);
if you have a persistent or chronic cough such as that of smokers, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema.
Use of other drugs
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking Vix AntiFlu Complex if you are taking:
medicines containing paracetamol or other decongestants for colds and flu. If you are taking such medicines, do not take Vix AntiFlu Complex;
monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) - used to treat depression or Parkinson's disease. Do not take Vix AntiFlu Complex if you have taken MAOIs in the last 14 days;
tricyclic antidepressants for depression, such as amitriptyline or imipramine;
medicine for high blood pressure (antihypertensive products), including beta-blockers or to improve heart function or correct an irregular heart rhythm (digoxin, lanoxin, digitoxin);
phenothiazines (which are used either as antipsychotic drugs to treat conditions such as schizophrenia or paranoia, or to prevent nausea and vomiting);
medicine for nausea and vomiting (such as metoclopramide or domperidone);
blood thinners (anticoagulants) such as warfarin or other coumarins;
medicine for high cholesterol (such as cholestyramine);
sedatives (barbiturates);
probenecid or azidothymidine (zidovudine);
isoniazid (used to treat or prevent tuberculosis).
Reception of Vix AntiGrip Complex with food and drink
Do not take this product with alcoholic beverages.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Taking Vix AntiGrip Complex during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not recommended: consult your doctor or pharmacist before use.
Driving and using machines
This product may cause dizziness or confusion. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Vicks Anti-Flu Complex
This product contains:
aspartame (E951), a source of phenylalanine. May be harmful to people with phenylketonuria;
sucrose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact him before taking this medicine;
sodium (157 mg per serving). To be considered by patients on controlled sodium intake.
Always take Vicks AntiFlu Complex exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you; consult them if you are unsure about anything.
Dosage
This medicine is a powder to be dissolved in water and taken as a warm drink. Pour one sachet of the powder into a standard-sized glass and fill with hot, but not boiling, water (about 250 ml). Allow to cool to drinking temperature.
Adults and children over 12 years of age:
1 sachet every 4-6 hours as directed. Do not take more than 4 sachets in any 24-hour period.
Do not give to children under 12 years of age.
Do not exceed the indicated dose.
Do not take this medicine with alcoholic beverages.
Long-term use of this product is not recommended. Consult your doctor if symptoms last more than 3 days or worsen.
If you take more Vicks AntiFlu Complex than you need:
Get medical help immediately if you accidentally take more than you should or if you give a child more than recommended, even if you / the child feel well, because of the risk of serious liver damage.
If you have any further questions about the use of this product, ask your pharmacist.
Like all medicines, Vix AntiFlu Complex can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking this medicine immediately and seek urgent medical attention.
Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported. Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), wheezing or difficulty breathing may occur rarely (Rare: affect less than 1 in 1,000 people but more than 1 in 10,000 people; very rare: affect less than 1 in 10,000 people );
Very rarely, some blood cell disorders and pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) may occur with paracetamol (affects less than 1 in 10,000 people).
Other side effects
Frequency Adverse reaction
Common (affects less than 1 in 10 people but more than 1 in 100 people) Loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting
Rare (affects less than 1 in 1,000 people but more than 1 in 10,000 people) Mild allergic reactions (such as skin rash or blisters)
Stomach pain, diarrhea
Headache, dizziness
Heart palpitations, high blood pressure
Difficulty falling asleep (insomnia), nervousness, shaking (tremor), irritability, restlessness, confusion or anxiety.
Reporting adverse reactions
If you get any side effects, tell your doctor, hospital pharmacist or nurse. This includes all possible side effects not described in this leaflet. You can also report side effects by:
Medicines Executive Agency,
Damyan Gruev St. No. 8,
1303 Sofia,
phone: +359 2 8903417,
website: www.bda.bg.
By reporting side effects, you can contribute to getting more information about the safety of this medicine.
Keep out of the reach of children
To be stored below 25°C.
Do not take Vicks AntiGrip Complex after the expiration date stated on the sachet or carton. The expiration date corresponds to the last day of the specified month.
Medicines should not be disposed of down the drain or in the household waste container. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
What does Vix AntiFlu Complex contain?
Each sachet of this medicine is a single dose containing the active substances: 500 mg paracetamol, 200 mg guaifenesin and 10 mg phenylephrine hydrochloride.
The other ingredients are: sucrose, citric acid, tartaric acid, sodium cyclamate, sodium citrate, aspartame (E951), acesulfame potassium (E950), menthol powder, lemon flavor, lemon juice flavor, quinoline yellow (E104).
What Vix AntiGrip Complex looks like and what the package contains
Vicks AntiGrip Complex is an off-white powder that is packaged in a laminated packaging. The product is available in cartons of 5 and 10 sachets.
Not all types of packaging can be put on sale.
Marketing Authorization Holder:
Teva Pharmaceuticals Bulgaria EOOD, Bulgaria.
Manufacturer:
Wrafton Laboratories Limited Braunton, United Kingdom.
