Heading Help make it feel better. Purpose Cough Suppressant, Topical Analgesic Manufacturer P & G-Health Active Ingredients Camphor 4.8%; Eucalyptus Oil 1.2%; Menthol 2.6% Directions See important warnings under 'When using this product.' Adults and children 2 years and over: Rub a thick layer on chest and throat or rub on sore aching muscles. Cover with a warm dry cloth if desired. Keep clothing loose about throat/chest to help vapors reach the nose/mouth. Repeat up to three times per 24 hours or as directed by doctor. Children under 2 years of age: Ask a doctor. Store at room temperature. Inactive Ingredients Cedarleaf Oil; Nutmeg Oil; Special Petrolatum; Thymol; Turpentine Oil Uses On chest and throat temporarily relieves cough due to common cold. On muscles and joints temporarily relieves minor aches and pains. The active ingredients in Vicks VapoRub work naturally through the inhalation of medicated Vicks vapors to relieve nasal congestion and coughing due to colds. Vicks VapoRub also relieves minor muscle aches and pains. VapoRub is applied externally, so it doesn't interact with other medications the way pills can. 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: 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 spattering and result in burns. Stop use and ask a doctor if: muscle aches and pains persist more than 7 days or come back; cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
