VICKS INHALANT 415.4MG+415.4MG NASAL STICK 1 TUBE

Name
Vicks Inhalant 415.4 mg/1g + 415.4 mg/1g nasal stick
Menthol/camphor


What is it and what is it used for?
Vicks Inhalant contains menthol and camphor , which have antiseptic and decongestant properties for the respiratory tract and clear a stuffy nose.
Vicks inhalant is indicated for the treatment of colds and nasal congestion.

Contact your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 3 days.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Vicks Inhalant
- if you are allergic to menthol, camphor or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
- in children up to 30 months of age;
- in children who suffer or have suffered from epilepsy or fever-induced convulsions;
- during breastfeeding (see section Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility).


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Vicks Inhalant.

Pay particular attention:
- Do not prolong treatment for more than 3 days due to the risks associated with the accumulation of terpene derivatives (e.g. camphor, cineole, niaouli, wild thyme, terpineol, terpin, citral, menthol and essential oils of pine needles, eucalyptus and turpentine) in the body, including the brain, and in particular due to the risks of neuropsychological disorders;
- Do not use this medicine for prolonged periods, as it may cause allergic reactions. If this occurs, stop treatment and contact your doctor;
- The product is flammable, do not bring it near flames;
- Avoid contact with eyes.

The nasal stick should not be used by more than one person.

Children
Vicks Inhalant should not be used in children under 30 months of age and is not recommended for children under 6 years of age. This medicine contains camphor and menthol, which, in excessive doses, can cause neurological disorders such as seizures in infants and children.


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Very rarely, cases of discomfort or pain in the nose have been reported.

Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse .
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.