Warfarin & Vicks First Defence

[Susiebelle]

Hi - need to nip this potential cold in the bud.

Pharmacist says it is ok to take Vicks First Dede ce with warfarin - what do you guys reckon.

Urgently need to visit my brother in law who has developed an aggressive brain tumour.

Would normally have kept away during his chemo.

Help please.

[BobD Volunteer]

Your pharmacist probably knows more than any of us.

[Susiebelle in reply to BobD]

Yup - I always ask my pharmacist - he said it’s fine but always like to check out things with ‘seasoned users’ - thank you

[MarkS]

Vick's First Defence works by lining the nose to produce a barrier that cold viruses can't cross. So I wouldn't have thought there would be any interaction with warfarin. I have used it before but I'm not sure it helped much and I didn't notice any impact on my INR.

[Susiebelle in reply to MarkS]

Thank you

[Beta44]

I use First Defence without any problems and think it very effective. Avoid direct contact with Brother in Law and wash hands thoroughly as soon as you get there.

Peter

[Susiebelle in reply to Beta44]

Thank you - not going til I am clear of symptoms