Vicks® VapoRub® Original Topical Ointment
Experience the soothing, medicated vapors and trusted relief that families have relied on for generations. Vicks® VapoRub® is a topical ointment that provides powerful, fast-acting relief from coughs due to the common cold. As the world’s #1 selling OTC cough & cold brand, its unique formula also provides temporary relief from minor aches and pains in muscles and joints.*
Dual-Action Relief: Coughs & Aches
Vicks VapoRub is your versatile go-to for cold symptom relief. The three active medicated ingredients—Camphor, Eucalyptus Oil, and Menthol—work together to provide two types of powerful relief.
- Topical Cough Suppressant: When rubbed on the chest and throat, the medicated vapors are inhaled to help soothe and reduce the frequency and intensity of coughing, allowing you to breathe easier.
- Topical Analgesic: When applied to sore muscles and joints, it works to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains.
The Trusted Vicks® Standard of Care
✓ The World’s #1 Selling Brand*: Trusted by millions of families around the globe to provide comfort and relief during cold season.
✓ Clinically Proven: VapoRub is clinically proven to reduce cough, providing effective relief so you can rest.
✓ Soothing Medicated Vapors: The iconic Vicks scent is more than just comforting—the medicated vapors start working fast to go straight to the source of your cough.
✓ Learn More About Cold Care: Understand your symptoms. Read this information on Cough and Cold treatments from the Mayo Clinic.
Drug Facts
Active IngredientsPurpose
- Camphor 4.8%Cough suppressant & topical analgesic
- Eucalyptus oil 1.2%Cough suppressant
- Menthol 2.6%Cough suppressant & topical analgesic
Uses
■ On chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with the common cold. ■ On muscles and joints, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains.
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 more than 7 days ■ cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache.
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 a 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 a 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.
Inactive ingredients: cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How does VapoRub work to relieve a cough?
- When you rub VapoRub on your chest, your body heat helps to release the medicated vapors (Camphor, Eucalyptus Oil, and Menthol). As you inhale these vapors, they work to soothe and suppress the cough reflex.
- Is Vicks VapoRub safe for children?
- Vicks VapoRub is indicated for use in adults and children ages 2 and up. It should **never** be used on children under 2 years of age. For younger children, Vicks makes a separate product, Vicks BabyRub.
- Can I put VapoRub in a humidifier or vaporizer?
- No. You should never heat VapoRub or add it to hot water. Doing so can cause it to splatter and may result in serious burns. For vaporizers, Vicks makes a specific product called Vicks VapoSteam.
*Disclaimer: Nicholas Hall’s global CHC sales database, DB6.
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