Information
Relieves 4 Cough & Cold Symptoms: Cough, Nasal congestion, Body ache, Headache and Muscle stiffness.
8 hours of relief from cough and cold
Suitable for adults and children above 2 years old
Don’t let cough and cold come in the way of you and your family’s sweet dreams. Vicks Vicks VapoRub Chest Rub Ointment provides up to 8 hours relief from cold symptoms so you can enjoy a full night of restful sleep, even with a cold.
Suitable for adults and children above 2 years old.
Vicks VapoRub contains cough suppressants. So if you want a good night’s sleep for the whole troop (For children 2 years and above), gently apply VapoRub on chest and throat before bedtime to reduce coughs due to cold. A loving massage will also soothe cold induced minor muscular aches and pains such as sore muscles and blocked nose.
Warnings
PRODUCT WARNINGS
Do not heat directly or place in any container in which you are heating water.
Never expose VapoRub to flame or use in a microwave oven.
Such improper use may cause harm/burns.
In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical assistance or contact a poison information centre immediately.
Use care when using with hot/steaming water (not boiling) to avoid scalding.
CAUTION
Keep out of reach of children.
For external use only. Use only as directed.
If fever is present or symptoms persist, consult a physician.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Do not take by mouth or place in nostrils.
Not to be used on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a physician.
Discontinue use if irritation develops.
Do not apply to wounds or damaged skin.
Do not bandage tightly or use with heating pads.
Directions and ingredients
How to Use
Active ingredients in Vicks VapoRub work in two ways:
1) By Inhalation - Medicinal vapours help relieve nasal congestion.;
2) By Stimulation – Rub in. VapoRub Acts directly on the skin, warming away muscular aches and pains
Directions
For temporary relief of nasal congestion and coughs associated with colds. Use on chest and throat. Rub on thick layer at night and/or morning. Keep clothing loose to let the vapours rise to the nose and mouth. May be covered with a dry, soft cloth if desired. Steaming Application Method: Part fill a bowl with steaming water (not boiling) and add 2 teaspoonfuls of VapoRub. Then gently inhale the steaming vapours with a towel over your head and bowl. Children should be closely supervised to avoid scalding. May be repeated up to four times a day. Discard bowl contents after use. For temporary relief of minor muscular aches and pains. Use on sore muscles. Rub into skin up to four times a day or as directed by a doctor.
USAGE ADVICE
DOSAGE: For nasal congestion and coughs: • Rub-on: Adults and Children 2 years and above: Rub a thick layer on chest, neck and back. • Steam Inhalation: Adults and Children 6 years and above: Partly fill a bowl with steaming water (NOT BOILING) and add 10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls) of VapoRub. Then gently inhale the steaming vapours with a towel over your head and bowl for 10-15 minutes. May be repeated up to four times a day. Use with care to avoid scalding. For muscular aches and pains: • Adults and Children 2 years and above: Rub on affected areas up to four times a day or as directed by a physician.
Ingredients
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Menthol 2.82% w/w, Camphor 5.26% w/w, Eucalyptus Oil 1.33% w/w.
Contains
Turpentine Oil, Cedar Leaf Oil, Nutmeg Oil and Thymol in a petrolatum base