VICKS INHALER Inhaler pouch T/1ml

Racemic camphor....................................................................................................................................39,671 g

Levomenthol..................................................................................................................................................39,671 g

For 100 ml of solution.

1 ml of solution impregnates a cellulose acetate pad, placed in the middle part of the tube.

Decongestant during common respiratory tract infections (colds, rhinitis, rhinopharyngitis) in adults and children over 12 years.

Dosage

RESERVED FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 12 YEARS.

2 inspirations per nostril and per dose, to be repeated if necessary without exceeding 3 doses per day, by spacing the doses regularly throughout the day.

The duration of treatment is limited to 3 days.

Method of administration

Respiratory route.

Apply to each nostril, press on the contralateral nostril to keep it closed and inhale.

Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients mentioned in the section Composition.

• Children with a history of convulsions (febrile or not).

• Children under 2 years.

• In case of allergic reaction, discontinue treatment.

• In case of persistence of symptoms beyond 3 days and/or appearance of signs of superinfection, the therapeutic approach should be re-evaluated.

• This medicinal product contains terpenes which may cause convulsion-type accidents in children at excessive doses: do not exceed 2 inspirations per nostril and 3 doses per day.

• In case of history of epilepsy, take into account the presence of terpenes.

• Avoid any contact with the eyes due to the risk of irritation. In case of contact, rinse abundantly with water.

The data available to date do not suggest the existence of clinically significant interactions.

Breastfeeding

The use of this medicine should be avoided during breastfeeding to the extent:

• where these medicines have neurological toxicity,

• where data on passage into milk are absent.

VICKS INHALER, impregnated tampon for inhalation by fumigation has no effect or a negligible effect on the ability to drive vehicles and to use machines.

• Hypersensitivity reaction (frequency not determined).

• Local irritation (frequency not determined).

• Nasal discomfort (frequency not determined).

• In case of non-compliance with the recommended doses:

• risk of convulsions in the child,
• possibility of agitation and confusion in elderly subjects.

Reporting of suspected adverse effects

The reporting of suspected adverse effects after authorization of the medicinal product is important. It allows continuous monitoring of the benefit/risk ratio of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals report any suspected adverse effect via the national reporting system: Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM) and network of Regional Pharmacovigilance Centres - Website: https://signalement.social-sante.gouv.fr/.

No case of clinically significant overdose has been reported.

Pharmacotherapeutic class: decongestant purpose, ATC code: R05X

Terpene derivatives may lower the epileptogenic threshold.

3 years.

Store at a temperature below 25°C.

No special requirements.