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  • Vicks VapoRub Cream, Vicks VapoRub Ointment (Procter & Gamble)

    Drug Facts:

    Vicks® VapoRub®:
    ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    Active Ingredients: Purpose:
    Camphor 4.8% Cough suppressant,
    & topical analgesic
    Eucalyptus oil 1.2% Cough suppressant,
    & topical analgesic
    Menthol 2.6% Cough suppressant,
    & topical analgesic

    Vicks® VapoRub® Cream:
    ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    Active Ingredients: Purpose:
    Camphor 4.8% Cough suppressant,
    & topical analgesic
    Eucalyptus oil 1.2% Cough suppressant,
    & topical analgesic
    Menthol 2.6% Cough suppressant,
    & topical analgesic

    USES

    • on chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to the common cold
    • on muscles and joints, temporarily relieves minor aches & pains

    WARNINGS

    Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious consequences.

    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 splattering 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 . In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

    DIRECTIONS

    · See important warnings under " When using this product "

    • children under 2 years: ask a doctor
    • adults and children 2 years and over: Rub a thick layer on chest & throat or rub on sore aching muscles. If desired, cover with a warm, dry cloth. 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 a doctor.

    Other Information:

    • store at room temperature

    INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    Vicks® VapoRub®:    Cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, special petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil

    Vicks® VapoRub® Cream:    Carbomer 954, cedarleaf oil, cetyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, cyclomethicone copolyol, dimethicone copolyol, dimethicone, EDTA, glycerin, imidazolidinyl urea, isopropyl palmitate, methylparaben, nutmeg oil, peg-100 stearate, propylparaben, purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol, thymol, titanium dioxide, turpentine oil

    HOW SUPPLIED

    Vicks VapoRub®:    Available in 1.76 oz (50 g) 3.53 oz (100 g) and 6 oz (170 g) plastic jars

    Vicks® VapoRub® Cream:    Available in 2.99 oz (85 g) tube

    1 / 6 oz pouch.

    Questions? 1-800-873-8276

    www.vicks.com

    Vicks® VapoRub® 50142932

    Vicks® VapoRub® Cream 50117758

    US Pat. 5,322,689

    Made in Mexico by Procter & Gamble

    Manufactura, S. de R.L. de C.V.

    Dist. by Procter & Gamble,

    Cincinnati OH 45202


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