Vicks Vaporub Ointment, 50Gm

MANUFACTURER: PROCTER & GAMBLE CONSUMER.

INDICATIONS:
Vicks Vaporub Ointment

• TOPICAL COUGH SUPPRESSANT. Clinically proven to reduce cough. Rub a thick layer of VapoRub ointment on your chest and throat for cough relief so you can breathe easier
• POWERFUL & EFFECTIVE VICKS SCENT. Medicated Vicks Vapors contains a proprietary blend of fragrance ingredients including menthol & camphor that go straight to the source of your cough
• RELIEVE MINOR ACHES AND PAINS. Apply a thick layer of the VapoRub ointment to relieve minor aches and pains in your muscles and joints
• SOOTHES & COMFORTS ON CONTACT. Soothing medicated Vicks vapors start working fast for proven cough relief day or night
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• The Vicks VapoRub medicated vapors begin to work immediately to relieve your cough.
• VapoRub is applied externally, so it doesn't interact with other medication the way pills can.
• VapoRub is not likely to cause drowsiness or jittery side effects.
• Since VapoRub is a topical cough medicine, it may be an alternative for diabetics looking for an alternative to oral cough medicines that may contain sugar.
• Temporarily relieves: cough, nasal congestion due to the common cold. Temporarily relieves on aching muscles: minor aches and pains. .
  
  INGREDIENTS:
  Active Ingredients:
  4. 8% Camphor (cough suppressant & topical analgesic), 2. 6% Menthol (cough suppressant & topical analgesic), 1. 2% Eucalyptus oil (cough suppressant).
  Inactive Ingredients:
  Cedarleaf Oil, Nutmeg Oil, Special Petrolatum, Thymol, Turpentine Oil.
  
  DIRECTIONS:
  
• Under 2 years: ask a doctor.
  Adults and children 2 years and older:
• Rub a thick layer on chest & throat or rub on sore aching muscles.
• If desired, cover with a dry soft cloth but keep clothing loose.
• Repeat up to 3 times daily. See important warnings about not using near flame, in hot water, or in a microwave oven.
• Improper use may cause the mixture to splatter and cause burns.
  
  WARNINGS:
  
• For external use only, avoid contact with eyes.
  Do not use:
  • by mouth.
  • with tight bandages.
  • in nostrils.
  • on wounds or damaged skin.
  Ask a doctor before use if you have:
  • excessive phlegm (mucus).
  • asthma.
  • emphysema.
  • persistent or chronic cough.
  • cough associated with smoking.
  When using this product do not:
• heat.
• microwave.
• use near an open flame.
• 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/pains persist more than 7 days or come back.
• cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts.
• These could be the signs of a serious condition.
• If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
• Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.