Moneycontrol Bureau

One of the most popular medicines that you pop in for cough and cold will be no more available in chemist shops. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Healthcare (P&G) has stopped manufacturing and sale of Vicks Action 500 Extra with immediate effect.

The government has prohibited manufacture for sale, sale and distribution of fixed dose combination drugs (paracetamol + phenylephrine + caffeine) with immediate effect. Vicks Action 500 Extra has the same fixed dose combination.

However, the company in a press statement said that its products are approved by government regulators in 60 countries and enjoys safety record.

"All Vicks products, including Vicks Action 500 Extra are backed by research to support their safety, quality and efficacy. Vicks has been providing trusted remedies for relieving cold and flu symptoms for over 100 years," P&G said.

Vicks Action 500 Extra has been in the market for 33 years and cures headache, nasal congestion, sore throat and body ache.

Shares of P&G Hygiene and Healthcare fell over 3 percent intraday on Tuesday.



Posted by Nasrin Sultana

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