Vicks Action 500 Advanced Tablet

• Vicks Action 500 Advanced Tablet is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Vicks Action Nausea Vomiting Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) Dizziness Impaired coordination Headache Sedation Impaired concentration Irritability Tremors Diarrhea Dryness in mouth Fatigue Blurred vision

If you experience any persistent or severe side effects, consult your doctor immediately.

• Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vicks Action 500 Advanced Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• How Vicks Action Tablet works Vicks Action 500 Advanced Tablet is a combination of four medicines: caffeine, diphenhydramine, paracetamol, and phenylephrine, which relieve common cold symptoms. Diphenhydramine is an antiallergic that relieves allergy symptoms like a runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Caffeine increases the effectiveness of paracetamol and decreases the sleepiness caused by diphenhydramine. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels, providing temporary relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

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  Alcohol:

  It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Vicks Action 500 Advanced Tablet.

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  Driving:

  Vicks Action 500 Advanced Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

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  Kidney:

  Vicks Action 500 Advanced Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vicks Action 500 Advanced Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advised for dose adjustment.

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  Liver:

  Vicks Action 500 Advanced Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vicks Action 500 Advanced Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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  Pregnancy:

  Vicks Action 500 Advanced Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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  Breastfeeding:

  Vicks Action 500 Advanced Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.