Vicks VapoRub Cough Relief - 100g

Product summary

Vicks VapoRub contains:

• Menthol and camphor to calm a cough
• Eucalyptus and menthol to relieve nose congestion
• Eucalyptus to relieve catarrh

Suitable for Adults and children over 2 years.

How to use

Please read the enclosed leaflet before use

DIRECTIONS

RUB ON METHOD

Always use at the first sign of a cold to get maximum benefit.

• Adults: Rub liberally onto the chest, throat and back, Cover the whole area for maximum effect.
• Leave night clothes loose to allow vapours to be inhaled easily.
• Children over 2 years: Gently help to rub away the symptoms of your child's cold with your tender touch. Apply lightly to the chest and back. Leave clothes loose for easy inhalation.
• This product can be used with other medicines.

INHALATION METHOD

• For use (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.
• This product can be used with other medicines.

Ingredients

• Active Ingredients: Levomenthol 2.75% w/v, camphor 5.00 w/v, eucalyptus oil 1.50% w/v, turpentine oil 5.00% w/w.
• Also contains Thymol, cedarwood oil and white soft paraffin.

Warnings and restrictions

• Do not use on children under 2 years of age.
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• Do not swallow or place in nostrils.
• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
• For external use only.
• If symptoms persist, or in case of fever, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Caution:

• Do not heat in the microwave.
• Never reheat the mixture.

Other precautions:

• This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.
• Seek advice before using if you are breastfeeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.