Vicks® VapoRub Cough Suppressant Topical Analgesic Ointment Original 1.76 oz, (50g)

Product Summary

• Relieves cough due to common cold
• For minor aches & pains
• Use on chest, throat, muscles, joints
• Lasts up to 8 hours
• #1 Pediatrician recommended brand

Description

Vicks® VapoRub™ is the #1-selling brand of children’s cough cold product appropriate for ages two and up.

For more than a century, VapoRub™ has been trusted by generations to help relieve cough and topical pain. It’s a topical cough medicine, with medicated vapors.

VapoRub™ starts working quickly for adults as well and is not likely to cause drowsiness or jittery side effects when used as directed.

Directions

See important warnings under "when using this product".

Adults and children 2 years and over:

For cough suppression:

• Rub a thick layer on the throat & chest.
• Cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired.
• Keep clothing loose around the throat and chest to help vapors reach the nose and mouth.
• Use up to three times daily (per 24 hours) or as directed by a doctor.

For muscle / joint minor aches and pains:

• Apply to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.
• Children under 2 years: do not use.

Ingredients

• Active Ingredients: Camphor (4.8%), Eucalyptus Globulus (1.2%), Menthol (2.6%)
• Inactive Ingredients: Cedarleaf Oil, Nutmeg Oil, Petrolatum, Thymol, Turpentine Oil

Warnings and Restrictions

Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious consequences.

• 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:

• a 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 more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days.
• the 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 breastfeeding:

Ask a health professional before use.

If swallowed:

Get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Storage

Store at room temperature

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Other information

Customer Services

Return to: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH, 45202.

Questions?

• Telephone Helpline: 1-800-873-8276
• Web Address: www.vicks.com

Country of origin

Made in Mexico