Vicks Vapo Rub 100 g

Ointment for the symptomatic treatment of catarrh of the nose, nasal congestion, and cough associated with the common cold.

Friction:

Adults and children over 7 years: apply the equivalent of one to two teaspoons of ointment; rub two or three times a day on the chest and/or back.

Rub in for 3 to 5 minutes, then cover it with a textile.

Children between 3 and 7 years: use half the dose, namely one teaspoon per application.

Do not rub, on children under three years of age. Do not use on skin that is damaged, opened, or on mucous membranes.

Inhalation:

Adults and children over 12 years: add the contents of one teaspoon to a bowl of hot water (not boiling) or in an inhaler, and inspire the vapours through the nose and mouth.

• Do not let them inhale the product by children under 12 years of age.
• Never apply direct heat on the mixture.
• Do not reuse the mixture (risk of splashing during the reheating).
• Never use a microwave to heat the mixture.
• Never leave children alone because of the risk of serious burns with the hot water

VapoRub contains the following ingredients:

• Camphor: relief of cough and a sensation of heat
• Turpentine oil: induces a feeling of warmth
• Menthol: for relief of the nasal passage and activation of the bloodstream surface
• Eucalyptus oil: for relief of the respiratory tract (cough and catarrh of the nose)
• Thymol: antiseptic properties local