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"   What is it used for?   Dry and irritating coughs.    How does it work? Vicks cough syrup with honey for dry and irritating coughs contains the active ingredient levomenthol. It is used to relieve a dry, tickly, unproductive cough. Levomenthol has mild cooling and decongestant properties that help to soothe the cough and ease congestion in the lungs. The syrup works by coating the back of the throat, producing a soothing effect. It may also offer some protection to the throat from irritants such as smoke or dust particles.    How do I take it?  Adults and children over 12 years of age should take two 5ml spoonfuls every 3 to 4 hours, up to a maximum of six times a day. Children aged 6 to 12 years should be given one 5ml spoonful every 3 to 4 hours, up to a maximum of six times a day.  Do not exceed the recommended dose. If symptoms persist consult your doctor.    Warning!  If you or your child have any of the following symptoms you should consult your doctor so that the cough can be investigated further: coughing up phlegm that is green, rusty brown, yellow, blood-stained or foul smelling; shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing; chest pain; pain and swelling in the calf; sudden weight loss; recurrent night-time cough; or a long-term persistent cough. If your cough lasts for longer than seven days you should get advice from your doctor or pharmacist.     Not to be used in  Children under six years of age. People with an intolerance to certain sugars (this medicine contains sucrose and liquid glucose).  This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.   Use with caution in  People with diabetes (be aware that the syrup contains 9g of sugar (as glucose and sucrose) in every 10ml).    Pregnancy and breastfeeding Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.  This medicine is generally considered safe to take during pregnancy. However, as with all medicines, you should get medical advice from your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant.  The medicine may pass into breast milk, but this is not expected to have any harmful effect on a nursing infant. Seek further medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist.    Side effects Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.  No side effects have been reported with this medicine.  For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.    How can this medicine affect other medicines? This medicine is not expected to affect any other medicines. However, if you are already taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines and those bought without a prescription, you should always check with your pharmacist before using this medicine as well, to make sure that the combination is safe.   Other medicines containing the same active ingredient There are many other cough remedies available that contain levomenthol in combination with other active ingredients. Last updated 19.02.2014 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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