Description

Cold relief rub or hot inhaler vapour with menthol, camphor and eucalyptus to calm coughs, ease sore throats, relieve nose congestion and catarrh. Vaporub is an effective cough, cold, flu, respiratory symptom treatment product which has both hot and cold therapy properties. For external use only: Adults: Rub Vicks Vaporub liberally on the chest, throat and back. Rub in well over the whole area and leave nightclothes loose for easy inhalation. Or: Place hot (not boiling) water in a suitable bowl for inhalation. Melt two teaspoons of Vaporub into the bowl of hot water and inhale the vapours. Children (over 2 years): Apply lightly to chest and back. Rub gently and leave clothes loose for easy inhalation. WARNINGS Contraindications: Vicks Vaporub is contraindicated in children under 2 years. Special Warnings and Precautions for Use: In case of fever consult your doctor. Do not swallow or place in nostrils. As with all medicines keep out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist consult your doctor. Information from the PIL Do not use Vicks Vaporub if you are allergic to any of the actives or other ingredients in your nostrils or swallow Vicks Vaporub on children under 2 years Pregnancy and breast-feeding if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using Vicks Vaporub. Active Ingredients: Levomenthol 2.75 %w/w Camphor 5 %w/w Eucalyptus oil 1.5 %w/w Turpentine oil 5 %w/w Excipients: Thymol, Cedarwood oil, White soft paraffin.