What is Vix Anti-Influenza Max and what it is used for

Vix Anti-Influenza Max is used to relieve cold and flu symptoms such as headaches, pain, sore throat, nasal congestion and to lower the temperature. It contains two active ingredients:

• paracetamol is a well-known painkiller (analgesic) and may also lower fever (antipyretic);
• phenylephrine hydrochloride (nasal decongestant) reduces the swelling of the airways in the nose and thus relieves the condition of nasal congestion.

Do not take Vix Anti-Influenza Max:

• if you are allergic to paracetamol, phenylephrine or any of the other ingredients (see section 6);
• if you have severe heart disease;
• if you have high blood pressure (hypertension);
• if you have severe liver disease;
• if you have kidney disease or kidney problems;
• if you have severe overactivity of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism);
• if you have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) of a narrow angle type;
• if you are currently taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or have taken them in the last two weeks;
• if you are taking other decongestants for colds and flu.
• Do not give Vix Anti-Influenza Max to children under 15 years of age.

Important: contains paracetamol. Do not take at the same time with other products that contain paracetamol.

Medical attention should be sought immediately in the event of an overdose, even when you are feeling well due to the risk of delayed, severe liver damage.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking Vix Anti-Influenza Max:

• if you have a problem with liver function;
• if you have severe overactivity of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism);
• if you are a man and have an enlarged prostate gland, as it may be more difficult to urinate;
• if you are diabetic or have a circulatory problem (including Raynaud's syndrome);
• if you suffer from malnutrition (if you are significantly under normal weight);
• if you suffer from glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (genetic disorder);
• if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Pregnancy and lactation

Taking Vix Anti-Influenza Max during pregnancy or breast-feeding is not recommended: you should consult your doctor or pharmacist before use.

Important information about some of the ingredients of Vix Anti-Influenza Max This product contains:

• aspartame (E951), a source of phenylalanine. May be harmful for people with phenylketonuria.
• sucrose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

Vix Anti-Influenza Max Dosage:

This medicine is a powder that must be dissolved in water and taken as a hot beverage. Pour one sachet into a standard size cup. Fill with warm but not boiling water (about 250 ml). Allow to cool to a temperature suitable for drinking.

Adults: 1 sachet every 4-6 hours as needed.

Adolescents (over 15 years of age): 1 sachet every 6 hours as needed.

Do not take more than 4 sachets every 24 hours.

Do not give to children under 15 years of age, except on the advice of your doctor.

Do not exceed the recommended doses.

Consult your doctor if symptoms persist for more than 5 days or worsen.

If you take more Vix Anti-Influenza Max than you should

Seek medical attention immediately if you inadvertently take more than you should, even if you feel well, due to the risk of delayed, serious liver damage.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Vicks Anti-Influenza Max can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If you have any of the following side effects, or if something unusual happens, stop taking this medicine immediately.

Phenylephrine can rarely cause rapid heartbeat (palpitations).

Rarely, high blood pressure with headache, vomiting and palpitations may occur. Phenylephrine can also cause disturbed sleep (insomnia), nervousness, tremor, anxiety, restlessness, confusion, irritability or anxiety. These side effects are rare (affecting less than 1 in 1,000 people but more than 1 in 10,000 people).

Loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting are common with phenylephrine (affecting more than 1 in 100 people but less than 1 in 10 people).

Certain blood disorders have been reported with paracetamol, but this is very rare (affects less than 1 in 10,000 people). If this happens, symptoms may include unusual bleeding or infections such as a sore throat.

Allergic reactions (such as skin rash or hives); severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis); wheezing or difficulty breathing may occur rarely (affects less than 1 in 1,000 people but more than 1 in 10,000 people).

If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

What Vix AntiGrip Max contains

The active substances are: paracetamol and phenylephrine hydrochloride. One sachet contains 1000 mg paracetamol and 12.2 mg phenylephrine hydrochloride (equivalent to 10 mg phenylephrine base).

The other ingredients are: sucrose, sodium citrate, citric acid, ascorbic acid, potassium acesulfame (E950), aspartame (E951), quinoline yellow (E104), lemon flavor 875928 F / 29088 (lemon oil, malthastextrin, maltodextrin, , lemon juice 87A069 F / 29089 (natural citral, maltodextrin, modified maize starch, colloidal anhydrous silica), lemon flavor 875060 P / 28151 (natural citral, citronellol and linolol, maltodextraminate, butaromanmote, arabali 501.476 / AP0504 (citron, maltodextrin, modified maize starch, glyceryl triacetate, -tocopherol).