Vicks Vapo Rub 50g

Vicks Vapo Rub is an ointment which is used to relieve nasal catarrh (inflammation of mucous membranes in the nose and throat), congestion (a blocked nose), sore throat and coughs due to colds.

Vicks VapoRub contains four active ingredients: Camphor, Turpentine oil, Levomenthol and Eucalyptus oil.

•Levomenthol and camphor calm a cough

•Eucalyptus oil and Levomenthol relieve nasal congestion (blocked nose)

•Eucalyptus oil relieves catarrh 

DIRECTIONS

Adults: Rub Vicks VapoRub liberally on the chest, throat and back. Rub in well over the whole area and leave nightclothes loose for easy inhalation. Or: Place hot (not boiling) water in a suitable bowl for inhalation. Melt two teaspoons of VapoRub into the bowl of hot water and inhale the vapours. Caution: never re-heat the mixture or heat Vapo-rub in microwave Children (over 2 years): Apply lightly to chest and back. Rub gently and leave clothes loose for easy inhalation.

WARNINGS Do not use Vicks VapoRub: if you are allergic to any of the actives or other ingredients on children under 2 years as an inhalation for children under 12 years on broken skin, wounds or mucous membranes swallow or apply directly onto the nostrils, eyes, mouth or face Do not bandage tightly. Do not use with heat wrap.  

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