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Dry Cough

Tough Cough?
Vicks Formula 44 for Dry Coughs (only in NZ)
Vicks Honey Cough Syrup for Dry Coughs (only in NZ)

Vicks Cough solutions for Dry Coughs provides long lasting relief from an annoying and persistent dry cough.

How does it work?
Vicks Formula 44's thick syrup is designed to coat the throat and quickly begins to relieve your irritated throat as soon as it's taken. It contains the cough suppressant dextromethorphan hydrobromide, which provides long lasting relief from your cough for up to 6 to 8 hours.
Ratings Summary
Standard Sizes
180 ml
Directions
Shake well before use.
Dosage
Adults and Children 12 years and over: 15-22.5mL
Children 6 to 11 years: 5-10mL
Not to be used by children under 6 years old

Take every 4 to 8 hours when necessary. Each 22.5mL contains 30mg of Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide.

Also contains:
Sucrose, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol 5% v/v. If cough persists for more than 7 days, recurs or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache, consult your healthcare professional.
In case of accidental overdose, seek professional advice immediately.

Do not use this medication if you are currently taking or within 2 weeks of stopping treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), or if you are uncertain whether your prescription drug contains an MAOI.

Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you have:
  • Parkinson's disease
  • asthma
  • emphysema
  • excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • persistent or chronic cough
  • chronic bronchitis or cough associated with smoking.
  • Or if you're pregnant or breast feeding.

Questions? Call
AU 1800-028-280
NZ 0800-441-058
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