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Procter & Gamble (Health & Beauty Care) Ltd.

The Heights, Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0XP, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)191 297 5000
Fax: +44 (0)191 297 6295
WWW: http://www.uk.pg.com
Customer Care direct line: +44 (0) 8000 850367 (UK)
Customer Care direct line: +353 (1) 800 509 301 (Ireland)

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Summary of Product Characteristics last updated on the eMC: 17/08/2009
SPC Vicks Cold & Flu Care Medinite Complete Syrup

When a pharmaceutical company changes an SPC or PIL, a new version is published on the eMC. For each version, we show the dates it was published on the eMC and the reasons for change.

Updated on 17/08/2009 and displayed until Current
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   08-Jun-2009
Legal Category:   P
Black Triangle (CHM):   NO

Free-text change information supplied by the pharmaceutical company



4.2       Posology and method of administration

 

            Oral administration.

 

            Adults & Children over 12 years: 30ml in measuring cup at bedtime.

           

            Elderly patients: Adult dose applies.

4.3       Contraindications

 

            Cardiovascular disorders, thyroid disease, diabetes, monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapy,  severe hepatic or 
            renal insufficiency. Pregnancy. Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

 

            Not to be used in Children under 12 years of age

Updated on 03/06/2009 and displayed until 17/08/2009
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • Change to section 6. 5 - Nature and Contents of Container
Date of revision of text on the SPC:   01-May-2003
Legal Category:   P
Black Triangle (CHM):   NO

Free-text change information supplied by the pharmaceutical company

180ml clear flint glass bottle with wadless polypropylene screw cap or white polypropylene child resistant closure
Updated on 02/11/2007 and displayed until 03/06/2009
Reasons for adding or updating:
  • New SPC for eMC ie an SPC for an existing product, but one that is new for the eMC