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Vicks ®VapoRub ®


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Drug Facts


Active ingredients

Camphor (synthetic) 4.8%

Eucalyptus oil 1.2%

Menthol 2.6%


Inactive ingredients Purpose

Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Cough suppressant

Cough suppressant & topical analgesic


Uses

  • when applied to chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with the common cold
  • when applied to muscles and joints, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints

Warnings

For external use only;avoid contact with eyes.


Do not use

  • by mouth
  • in nostrils
  • on wounds or damaged skin
  • with tight bandages

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema

When using this product, do not

  • heat
  • microwave
  • add to hot water or any container where heating water. May cause splattering and result in burns.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • muscle aches and pains worsen or persist for mor than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
  • cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.


OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children.


Directions

see important warnings under " When using this product"

  • adults and children 2 years and over:
  • for cough suppression
  • rub a thick layer on throat & chest
  • cover with warm, dry cloth if desired
  • keep clothing loose about throat and chest to help vapors reach the nose and mouth
  • use up to three times daily or as directed by doctor
  • for muscle / joint minor aches and pains apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • children under 2 years: do not use

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If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.


Other information

  • store at room temperature

Inactive ingredients

cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil


Questions?

1-800-873-8276


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MADE IN MEXICO Dist. by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati OH 45202.