VICKS ACTION 500 ADVANCE 10TAB

Vicks Action 500 Advance tablet is a cold and flu medicine. It helps relieve symptoms such as runny or stuffy nose, common cold, sneezing, body ache, headache, dry cough and fever. The tablet contains a combination of diphenhydramine, phenylephrine, caffeine and paracetamol. It acts by inhibiting the release of the chemical substance histamine and also constricts the nasal blood vessels, thus, aids to clear the nasal passage, inhibiting the chemical substance involved in pain and fever. Vicks Action 500 tablet should not be used in children below 12 years of age. Inform the doctor if you are on other medications or have medical conditions. Do not consume it more than that suggested by the doctor. 

 

Benefits of Vicks Action Tablet

In Treatment of Common cold symptoms

Vicks Action 500 Advanced Tablet is a combination of medicines that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours.

 

Side Effects of Vicks Action Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects -

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Dry mouth
• Headache

 

How to use Vicks Action Tablet:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vicks Action 500 Advanced Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

 

FAQs related to Vicks Action 500 Advance tablet:

Q. Does Vicks Action 500 Advance tablet make you sleepy?

Answer: Yes, Vicks Action 500 Advance tablet has sleepiness as its side effect along with the desired effect. However, not everyone experiences it. Talk to your doctor if sleepiness bothers you.

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Q. Can I take Vicks Action 500 Advance tablet for a headache?

Answer: Yes, Vicks Action 500 Advance tablet aids to treat headaches associated with cold and flu-like conditions. Always consult your doctor before taking any medicine for any condition.

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Q. Can I drink alcohol with Vicks Action 500 Advance tablet?

Answer: You should not drink alcohol with Vicks Action 500 Advance tablet. It can cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.

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Q. When and how to take Vicks Action 500 Advance tablet?

Answer: Always take Vicks Action 500 Advance tablet as advised by your doctor at a fixed time to gain optimal benefits. It is recommended to take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.

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Q. Can I take 2 doses of Vicks Action 500 Advance tablet?

Answer: It is recommended not to self-medicate yourself. A double dose increases the chance of side effects and may be harmful as well. Always consult your doctor before taking any medicine.

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Q. Is Vicks Action 500 Advance tablet an antibiotic?

Answer: No, Vicks Action 500 Advance tablet is not an antibiotic medicine.

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Q. What does Vicks Action 500 Advance tablet contain?

Answer: Vicks Action 500 Advacnce tablet contains diphenhydramine, phenylephrine, caffeine and paracetamol as the main components.

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Q. Can Vicks Action 500 Advance tablet be given to children?

Answer: No, Vicks Action 500 Advance tablet is not for the use of children below 12 years of age.

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Q. Is Vicks Action 500 a paracetamol?

Answer: No, Vicks Action 500 is a combination medicine. It contains paracetamol along with diphenhydramine, phenylephrine and caffeine.

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Q. What are the benefits of Vicks Action 500?

Answer: Vicks Action 500 tablet is used to relieve cold, headache and cough. It relieves the symptoms such as blocked nose, dry cough, headache, body ache, runny nose, sneezing and sore throat.

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Q. Is Vicks good for throat pain?

Answer: Yes, Vicks Action 500 is a cold and flu medicine. It offers soothing sore throat relief with ingredients that alleviate pain, break up congestion and quell the coughing that often accompanies a sore throat.

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Q. Can Vicks Action 500 be taken empty stomach?

Answer: You can take Vicks action 500 with food to avoid stomach discomfort or as advised by the doctor.

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Q. How many Vicks Action 500 can be taken in a day?

Answer: There should be a gap of 4-6 hours between the doses. You should not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours.