“Dosage
Posology Adults and adolescents aged 15 years and over: 1 tablet (equivalent to 200 mg ibuprofen and 30 mg pseudoephedrine hydrochloride) every 4–6 hours as needed. For more severe symptoms, 2 tablets (equivalent to 400 mg of ibuprofen and 60 mg of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride) every 6–8 hours as needed, up to the maximum total daily dose. The maximum total daily dose of 6 tablets (equivalent to 1200 mg of ibuprofen and 180 mg of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride) should not be exceeded. Treatment should not exceed 5 days. This combination product should be used when both the decongestant action of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and the analgesic and / or anti-inflammatory action of ibuprofen are required. If a symptom is predominant (nasal congestion or headache and / or fever), single active ingredient therapy is preferable. Consult your doctor if use of this medicine in adolescents is necessary for more than 3 days, or if symptoms worsen. In older patients and in patients with a history of ulcers, particularly if complicated with haemorrhage or perforation (see section 4.3), initiate therapy with the lowest possible dose because the risk of gastrointestinal haemorrhage, ulcer or perforation is greater as of the doses of NSAIDs. In these patients, or in patients taking other drugs that may increase the risk of gastrointestinal events (see below and section 4.5), concomitant use of protective agents (misoprostol or proton pump inhibitors) should be considered. In patients with renal or hepatic disorders it is necessary to adapt the dosage to the individual patient. The lowest effective dose should be used for the minimum duration necessary to relieve symptoms. Pediatric population Vicks Flu Action is contraindicated in children below 15 years of age (see section 4.3). Method of administration For oral use. The tablets should be swallowed with water, preferably on a full stomach. Do not break or crush the tablets.”
