WICK

Vaccine Formula 44 Cough Suppressant - Syrup with Honey 20 mg / 15 ml

WICK Formula 44 Cough Suppressant Syrup with Honey quiets the cough by inhibiting the cough reflex.

Application

What is WICK Formula 44 Cough Suppressant Syrup with Honey and what is it used for?

WICK Formula 44 Cough Suppressant Syrup with Honey stops coughing by inhibiting the cough reflex. The effect of the medicinal product sets in very quickly (already 15 to 30 minutes after ingestion) and lasts up to 6 hours.
Furthermore, a gel-like "protective film" is deposited on the irritated pharyngeal mucosa, which leads to cough relief already during ingestion.

Applications
For the symptomatic treatment of dry irritating cough (without mucus formation), e.g. in the case of colds or flu-like infections.

How is it applied?

What is WICK Formula 44 Cough Suppressant Syrup with Honey and what is it used for?

WICK Formula 44 Cough Suppressant Syrup with Honey stops coughing by inhibiting the cough reflex. The effect of the medicinal product sets in very quickly (already 15 to 30 minutes after ingestion) and lasts up to 6 hours.
Furthermore, a gel-like "protective film" is deposited on the irritated pharyngeal mucosa, which leads to cough relief already during ingestion.

Applications
For the symptomatic treatment of dry irritating cough (without mucus formation), e.g. in the case of colds or flu-like infections.

What should you pay attention to before taking it?

What should you bear in mind before taking WICK Formula 44 Cough Suppressant Syrup with Honey ?
WICK Formula 44 Cough Syrup with Honey must not be taken
- if you are allergic to dextromethorphan hydrobromide or any of the other ingredients listed in section 6.
- if you have bronchial asthma, pneumonia, chronic respiratory diseases with reduced respiratory function or narrowed airways.
- if you have insufficient respiratory activity (respiratory insufficiency) or respiratory inhibition (respiratory depression)
- if you are using mood-altering medicines (MAO inhibitors), including in the last
.2 weeks before taking
- in case of severe impairment of liver function
- in children and adolescents up to 14 years
- in the first three months of pregnancy and during breast-feeding.

Warnings and precautions
Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking WICK Formula 44 Cough Suppressant Syrup with Honey
.br>- if you have a chronic cough (smoker's cough, emphysema, possibly an early symptom of bronchial asthma).
- if liver function is impaired, in which case use only as directed by your doctor.
- if you have a cough with considerable mucus formation, whether suppression of the cough is indicated.

Dextromethorphan has a low dependence potential. With prolonged use, both mental and physical dependence can develop. Cases of abuse of dextromethorphan have been reported. Caution is especially advised in adolescents and young adults, and in patients with a history of drug abuse or use of psychoactive substances.
In patients prone to drug abuse or drug dependence, treatment with WICK Formula 44 Cough Suppressant Syrup with Honey should therefore only be carried out for a short time and under the strictest medical supervision.

Taking WICK Formula 44 Cough Syrup with Honey together with other medicines
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or intend to use any other medicines.
- The effect of alcohol or medicines with a depressant effect on the central nervous system (e.g. sleeping pills and tranquillisers) may be increased even at low doses of dextromethorphan and may even lead to symptoms of poisoning.
- In the case of simultaneous use of certain mood-lifting medicines (antidepressants of the MAO type and serotonin reuptake inhibitors) or certain antibiotics (linezolid), states of agitation, fever, increase in blood pressure and anxiety may occur.The use of certain mood-altering drugs (antidepressants of the MAO type and serotonin reuptake inhibitors) or certain antibiotics (linezolid) may cause agitation, fever, increased muscle tone and excessive triggering of reflexes, as well as changes in respiratory and circulatory functions. This also applies if such agents have been taken up to 2 weeks previously.
- In the case of simultaneous intake of medicines and foodstuffs which influence the enzyme system of the liver, in particular amiodarone, quinidine, flecainide, propafenone (both for cardiac arrhythmias), fluoxetine, paroxetine (both for depression), sertraline, bupropion (both for depression).fluoxetine, paroxetine (both for depression), sertraline, bupropion (both for depressive disorders), haldoperidol, perphenazine, thioridazine (each for certain mental disorders), methadone (strong painkiller), cinacalcet (for the treatment of parathyroid hyperfunction), cimetidine (for the treatment of parathyroid hyperfunction), citraline, bupropion (both for depression), haldoperidol, perphenazine, thioridazine (each for certain mental disorders), methadone (strong painkiller)(to treat hyperthyroidism), cimetidine (against too much stomach acid),
terbinafine (against fungal infections) and ritonavir (against HIV infections), the concentration of dextromethorphan in the body may increase. This increases the risk of side effects from dextromethorphan.
- Using WICK Formula 44 Cough Suppressant Syrup at the same time as honey and sedatives such as benzodiazepines or related medicines increases the risk of drowsiness, difficulty breathing (respiratory depression), coma and can be life-threatening. Therefore, concomitant use should only be considered if other treatment options are not possible.
If your doctor nevertheless prescribes WICK Formula 44 Cough Suppressant Syrup with Honey at the same time as sedatives, the dosage and duration of concomitant treatment must be limited by your doctor.
Please inform your doctor of all sedatives you are taking and follow your doctor's dosage recommendations exactly. It can be helpful to tell friends or relatives to look out for the signs and symptoms described above in you. If you experience such symptoms, consult your doctor.
- When used in combination with secretolytics (medicines that promote the expulsion of bronchial secretions), a dangerous build-up of secretions may occur due to the impaired cough reflex.

Taking WICK Formula 44 Cough Suppressant Syrup with Honey together with

food, drink or tobacco.strong>Food, drinks and alcohol
Simultaneous intake of drinks containing alcohol should be avoided.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you suspect you may be pregnant or intend to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist
for advice before taking this medicine.
Although there is no evidence of a harmful effect on fertility in human use, the medicinal product must not be taken in the 1st trimester of pregnancy for reasons of medicinal product safety.
In the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy, the medicine should only be taken after a strict medical risk-benefit assessment.
Use during breast-feeding is not permitted, as it is not known to what extent dextromethorphan passes into breast milk.

Driving and ability to operate machinery

Caution: this medicinal product may impair the ability to react and drive.

WICK Formula 44 Cough Suppressant Syrup with Honey may possibly alter the ability to react due to common side effects such as tiredness and dizziness to such an extent that the ability to actively participate in road traffic or to operate machinery is impaired. Furthermore, the medicinal product contains 0.63 g alcohol per single dose. This should be taken into account especially if alcohol is consumed at the same time or in combination with medicines, which in turn can impair the ability to react.

WICK Formula 44 Cough Syrup with Honey contains carbohydrates (sugar), sodium and alcohol
.Please only take WICK Formula 44 Cough Syrup with Honey after consulting your doctor if you are known to suffer from a sugar intolerance.
This medicinal product contains 6.4 g of the carbohydrates sucrose, glucose and fructose, corresponding to approx. 0.54 BE per dose (15 ml). This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus (diabetes).

This medicinal product contains 5% ethanol (alcohol) by volume, i.e. up to 0.63 g per dose, corresponding to
15 ml of beer, 6.25 ml of wine per dose. Health risk for patients suffering from alcoholism. Should be considered in pregnant or breastfeeding women as well as in children and patients with increased risk due to liver disease or epilepsy.

15 ml contain 1.3 mmol (30 mg) sodium. If you have to follow a low-salt diet, you should take this into account

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How should the medicine be taken?

How to take WICK Formula 44 Cough Suppressant Syrup with Honey?

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Dosage
Adults and adolescents aged 14 years and over
Unless otherwise prescribed, take
15 ml each time every 6 hours if necessary, but not more than 3 times a day (see marking on measuring cup).

Children and adolescents up to 14 years
The medicine is not suitable for these patients due to its alcohol content and the amount of active substance contained in one dose
(15 ml syrup).
Patients with impaired liver or kidney function
Please inform your doctor if you suffer from liver or kidney disease. He will decide whether you may use the medicine.

Style of administration
For oral use.
Shake bottle before use.
Childproof closure. To open, press down the lock and simultaneously turn it in the direction of the arrow. Pour the syrup into the measuring cup up to the 15 ml mark and then take it.
Rinse out the measuring cup after use. After use, the cap should be screwed on in the usual way.

Duration of use
The duration of therapy depends on the symptoms and should not exceed 5 days. If the cough has not disappeared or has not decreased significantly after a treatment period of 3-5 days or has even worsened or complications occur, a doctor must be consulted.

If you have taken a larger amount of WICK Formula 44 Cough Suppressant Syrup with Honey
.If you take very large doses of dextromethorphan, you may experience agitation, dizziness, increased muscle tone (anaesthesia), or a feeling of being too tired.increased muscle tone (muscle tension), impaired consciousness, respiratory depression (inhibition of breathing), hallucination, sedation (drowsiness)
In cases of suspected dizziness or drowsiness, there may be a drop in blood pressure, tachycardia (accelerated heartbeat), nystagmus (eye tremor), hyperreflexia (excessive triggering of reflexes), tremors and ataxia (movement disorders).
If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

If you forget to take WICK Formula 44 Cough Suppressant Syrup with HoneyDo not take twice the amount if you have forgotten to take it before.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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What are the possible side effects?

How should WICK Formula 44 Cough Suppressant Syrup with Honey be stored?

Do not store above 25ºC.
Store in the original packaging to protect the contents from light.
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label/carton after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Shelf life after opening 3 months.

Do not dispose of medicinal products in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. In doing so, they contribute to the protection of the environment.

Special instructions for storage

How should WICK Formula 44 Cough Suppressant Syrup with Honey be stored?

Do not store above 25ºC.
Store in the original packaging to protect the contents from light.
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label/carton after ,,EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Shelf life after opening 3 months.

Do not dispose of medicinal products in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. In doing so, they contribute to the protection of the environment.

Special notes on the content

Contents of the pack and further information
What WICK Formula 44 Cough Suppressant Syrup with Honey contains
The active substance is: dextromethorphan hydrobromide. 15 ml contains 20 mg dextromethorphan hydrobromide.
The other ingredients are: Ethanol 96%, sucrose, sodium benzoate (E 211), saccharin sodium, polyethylene oxide, carmellose sodium, sodium citrate dihydrate, citric acid (anhydrous), honey, honey flavouring L-166952, verveine flavouring.ure (anhydrous), honey, honey flavour L-166952, verveine flavour 97445-73, macrogol-1800 stearate, propylene glycol, menthoxypropanediol, simple caramel (E 150a), purified water.

How WICK Formula 44 Cough Suppressant Syrup with Honey looks like and contents of the pack
Yellow viscous syrup
120 ml, 180 ml
Not all pack sizes may be marketed

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