Vicks Formula 44 Cough & Sore Throat Lozenge
Vicks Formula 44 by
Drug Labeling and Warnings
Vicks Formula 44 by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.
Drug Details [pdf]
VICKS FORMULA 44 COUGH AND SORE THROAT LOZENGE- benzocaine and dextromethorphan hydrobromide lozenge
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
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Vicks Formula 44 Cough & Sore Throat Lozenge
Uses
temporarily relieves:
- sore throat
- sore mouth
- minor mouth irritation
- pain associated with canker sores
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold
Warnings
Methemoglobinemia Warning –
Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition that must be treated promptly because it reduces the amount of oxygen carried in blood. This can occur even if you have used this product before. Stop use and seek immediate medical attention if you or a child in your care develops:
- pale, gray or blue colored skin (cyanosis)
- headache
- rapid heart rate
- shortness of breath
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- fatigue or lack of energy
Allergy alert:
do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine, or other “caine” anesthetics. If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Sore Throat Warning –
Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult doctor promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 6 years of age.
Do not use
- if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
- for teething
- in children under 2
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- a severe sore throat accompanied by difficulty in breathing or that lasts more than 2 days
- a sore throat accompanied by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea or vomiting
Directions
adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 lozenges (one immediately after the other) and allow each lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth; may be repeated every 4 hours as needed, not to exceed 12 lozenges in 24 hours, or as directed by doctor or dentist
children 6 to under 12 years of age: take 1 lozenge and allow product to dissolve slowly in the mouth; may be repeated every 4 hours as need, not to exceed 6 lozenges in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor or dentist
children under 6 years of ag: do not use.
| VICKS FORMULA 44
COUGH AND SORE THROAT LOZENGE
benzocaine and dextromethorphan hydrobromide lozenge |
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| Labeler - The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (004238200) |
Trademark Results [Vicks Formula 44]
Mark Image Registration | Serial | Company Trademark Application Date |
|---|---|
 VICKS FORMULA 44 78228309 3024345 Dead/Cancelled |
Procter & Gamble Company, The 2003-03-21 |
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