Vicks Vaporub

Category
Cough, Colds and Sore Throat
Manufacturer
PROCTER & GAMBLE HEALTH
Pack size
50g, 100g
RRP
£4.00, £5.29
Legal Status
(GSL) , (GSL)

Uses

Symptomatic relief of nasal catarrh and congestion, sore throat and cough due to colds.

Format and Ingredients

Ointment containing:

Menthol 2.75% w/w
Camphor 5% w/w
Eucalyptus Oil 1.50% w/w
Turpentine Oil 5% w/w

Dosage

Adults: rub liberally on chest, throat and back, leave night clothes loose to allow easy inhalation or melt 2 teaspoonsful in a bowl of hot but not boiling water and inhale vapours for 10-15 minutes. Children over 2 years: apply lightly to chest and back. Rub gently and leave clothes loose for easy inhalation. Under 2 years: not to be used. Under 12 years: not to be used as an inhalation.