Vicks VapoRub Cold Remedy Jar 100g

Key Features

  • Relieves 4 cold symptoms for a good night’s sleep: blocked nose, congestion, cough due to colds, sore throat
  • Starts to relieve nasal congestion in about 1 minute
  • Releases vapours for up to 8 hours
  • For the whole family: Suitable as a chest rub for children aged 2+. Always read the leaflet

Product Details

Vicks VapoRub, relief of cough cold and flu like symptoms, Jar 100g. Vicks VapoRub is a medicinal ointment which relieves the symptoms of cold in adults and children above two years old. Thanks to its active ingredients, including menthol and eucalyptus oil, Vicks VapoRub helps to relieve blocked nose, nasal congestion, sore throat and coughs due to colds.

How To Use

RUB ON METHOD: Children over 2 years: Gently rub a small amount on the chest and back. Leave clothes loose for easy inhalation. Adults: Rub liberally onto chest, throat and back. Cover whole area for maximum effect. Leave nightclothes loose to allow vapours to be inhaled easily. INHALATION METHOD: Adults: If head cold or nasal catarrh persists, for deep action relief melt two teaspoons of Vicks VapoRub in a bowl of very hot (not boiling) water. Inhale the soothing medicated vapours for 10-15 minutes. Read the package leaflet before use.

Safety Information

Do not swallow or place in nostrils. If symptoms persist, or in case of fever, consult your doctor or pharmacist. As with all medicines, keep out of sight and reach of children. For external use only. Do not use on children under 2 years of age. Do not store above 25°C. Do not heat in the microwave. Never reheat the mixture. Fire hazard. Do not smoke or go near naked flames; clothing & bedding with this product dried on them can catch fire easily.

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

Patient Information Leaflet

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