- Vick Syrup Indications
- Vick Syrup Price
- How to use Vick Syrup
- Side Effects of Vick Syrup
- Contraindications for Vick Syrup
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Vick's Syrup is an expectorant syrup suitable for adults and children over 6 years. The active ingredient in Vick's Syrup is guaifenesin, a substance that fluidizes phlegm, making it less viscous and looser.
Vick syrup is produced by the Protector laboratory.
Vick Syrup Indications
Vick's Syrup is indicated in the treatment of expectorant cough in colds and flu.
Vick Syrup Price
The price of Vick's Syrup varies between 12 and 14 reais.
How to use Vick Syrup
How to use Vick Syrup can be:
- Adults and children older than 12 years: 15 mL every 4 hours. Children 6 to 12 years: 10 mL every 4 hours.
The dosage may vary according to the patient's characteristics.
Side Effects of Vick Syrup
Side effects of Vick's Syrup can be nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, stomach pain, headache, drowsiness and dizziness.
Contraindications for Vick Syrup
Vick's Syrup is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the formula. It should not be taken in case of a chronic cough, such as that caused by asthma, smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema, or if the cough is accompanied by excessive mucus. It should not be administered to children under 6 years of age, unless directed by the doctor.
Useful link:
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Vick vaporub