VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED Tablet 10's

Introduction About VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET

VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET is a combination of Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine which belongs to the group of medicines called CNS Stimulants, Antihistamines, Analgesics-Antipyretics, and Nasal Decongestants respectively. It is used to relieve flu and cold symptoms, headache, body ache, extreme weakness, watery eyes, fever, cough, sore throat, sneezing, runny, and congested nose.

VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged less than 12 years). Before taking VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any heart, kidney, liver, heart, thyroid, prostrate, or breathing problems, or if you are taking any medicines for depression.

VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnancy. VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women, so consult your doctor before taking it. The most common side effects of taking VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET are nausea, vomiting, headache, sleep problems, sleepiness, restlessness, dizziness. Contact your doctor if any of the above side effects worsen.

Uses Of VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET

It is used to relieve:

• flu and cold symptoms
• headache
• body ache
• extreme weakness
• watery eyes
• fever
• cough
• sore throat
• sneezing, runny and congested nose

How VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET Works

VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET relieves cold and flu symptoms where paracetamol inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers responsible for causing pain and fever, diphenhydramine relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, and runny nose, phenylephrine narrows the small blood vessels and relieves congestion and stuffy nose, and caffeine enhances the action of paracetamol and decreases drowsiness caused by diphenhydramine.

How to use VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET

Take VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET for you according to your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET

How To Manage Side Effects

Dizziness Or Drowsiness

Lie down until dizziness is resolved, then get up slowly. Do not hurry and move slowly and carefully. Get adequate rest. Drink plenty of water and other fluids. Avoid coffee, cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs. If dizziness does not improve, consult your doctor.

Headache

Drink ample amount of water. Get adequate rest. Try to be relaxed and stress free. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine for headache. If headache does not improve, contact your doctor.

Nausea And Vomiting

Take VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET with, or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oily or spicy foods. If nausea does not improve, contact your doctor. Get adequate rest. Drink lots of fluids, especially water. Have small sips if you feel sick. Do not take any medicine for vomiting without your doctor's consultation. If vomiting does not improve, contact your doctor.

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

Contraindicated

VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Breastfeeding

Use with Caution

VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Driving and Using Machines

Use with Caution

Do not drive or use any machines if you feel dizzy or sleepy or have decreased alertness after taking VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET.

Alcohol

Consult your doctor

Avoid consumption of alcohol with VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET. It should be used with caution in chronic alcohol users and patients with alcohol dependence. Consult your doctor for advice.

Kidney

Use with Caution

VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET should be used with caution in patients having kidney problems and urinary retention. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Liver

Use with Caution

VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET should be used with caution in patients with alcoholic liver disease or other liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Allergy

Contraindicated

Do not take VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET if you are allergic to Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, Paracetamol, Phenylephrine, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Lungs

Use with Caution

VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET should be used with caution in patients with respiratory conditions like emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or bronchial asthma. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Heart Disease

Consult your doctor

VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET is not recommended in patients with serious heart conditions or high blood pressure. VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET should be used with caution in patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon (a blood vessel disease), and other heart or circulation diseases. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Use In Pediatrics

Contraindicated

VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged less than 12 years). Consult your doctor before taking it.

Use In Geriatrics

Use with Caution

VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:

• cholestyramine (used to reduce blood fat levels)
• medicines used to manage nausea (Ex. metoclopramide, domperidone)
• medicines use for blood thinning (Ex. warfarin, psoralen)
• medicines used to manage high blood pressure and other heart or circulatory problems (Ex. atenolol, methyldopa, trimetaphancamsylate)
• medicines used to manage depression (Ex. amitriptyline, phenelzine)
• atropine (used for pupil dilation)
• medicines used to manage allergies of skin and in cold and cough (Ex. chlorpheniramine, clemastine)
• flucloxacillin (used to manage infections)

B. Drug-Food interaction:

Avoid caffeine-containing medications, food, and beverages like tea and coffee while taking VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET as it may cause shaking, uncomfortable feeling in the chest or difficulty sleeping.

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took too much of VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET, contact your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdose are liver damage.

Synopsis

More Information

• Keep VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET out of reach of children
• Store below 25°C

FAQs About VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET

Q: What are the uses of VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET?

A: VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET contains Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine which altogether provides relief from flu and cold symptoms, headache, body ache, extreme weakness, watery eyes, fever, cough, sore throat, sneezing, runny, and congested nose.

Q: Can VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET be crushed?

A: No. Do not break, crush or chew VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET. Simply swallow it whole with a glass of water. Consult your doctor for advice.

Q: Can VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET cause drowsiness?

A: Yes. VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET may cause drowsiness or sleepiness. Therefore, avoid operating machinery or driving vehicles, and other activities requiring mental concentration. Avoid caffeine-containing medications, food, and beverages like tea and coffee to manage drowsiness while taking VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET as it already contains caffeine and too much caffeine may cause shaking, uncomfortable feeling in the chest or difficulty sleeping.

Q: Can VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET be given to children?

A: No. VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET is not recommended for children and adolescents below 12 years of age. Your doctor will decide the correct dose or select a suitable alternative management for your child.

Q: Will steam inhalation make VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET more effective?

A: You can also try steam inhalation while taking VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET, which may be helpful to relieve the symptoms quickly. However, consult your doctor for advice.

Q: What if I forget to take a dose of VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET?

A: If you forget to take a dose of VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET, take it as soon as you remember. However, omit the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not take the medicine twice to make up for the missed dose.

Q: Can VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET be stopped?

A: Continue taking VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET until your doctor tells you to stop, unless you experience any unwanted effects, worsening of your condition or any new symptoms. In such case, contact your doctor right away.

Q: Does VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET cause nausea?

A: Yes. Nausea is a common side effect of VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET. If you feel nauseous, take VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET with, or just after meals. Stick to simple meals and avoid eating oily or spicy foods. If nausea does not improve, contact your doctor.

Q: What precautions do I need to follow while taking VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET?

A: Patients taking VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET must inform their doctor about their pre-existing conditions like heart, kidney, liver, heart, thyroid, breathing, or prostrate problems, or if you are taking any medicines for depression. Patients should also inform if they are pregnant, breast-feeding, or having any allergies. Consult your doctor if you experience anything different.

Q: Can VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET be taken during pregnancy?

A: VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnancy. If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, consult your doctor before taking it. Inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during management with VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCED TABLET.

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Author Details

Written By Dr. Dhivakaran R - BDS

Reviewed For Accuracy By Dr. Rajnikant - MBBS, MD (Physiology)

Last updated on 22 Mar 2023 | 05:53 PM(IST)