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FDA Label for Vicks Vaporub

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Table of Contents

    1. OTHER
    2. OTC - PURPOSE
    3. USES
    4. WARNINGS
    5. DO NOT USE
    6. ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
    7. WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT, DO NOT
    8. STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
    9. OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
    10. OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
    11. DIRECTIONS
    12. OTHER INFORMATION
    13. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
    14. QUESTIONS?
    15. PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 50 G JAR CARTON

Vicks Vaporub Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Procter & Gamble Manufactura S De Rl De Cv. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

Other



Drug Facts

Dist. by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati OH 45202.


Otc - Purpose



Active ingredientsPurpose
Camphor 4.7%Cough suppressant & topical analgesic
Eucalyptus oil 1.2%Cough suppressant
Menthol 2.6%Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Uses



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

Warnings



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.

Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding



If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.


Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.


Directions



see important warnings under " When using this product"

  • adults and children 2 years and over:
  • rub a thick layer on chest & throat or rub on sore aching muscles
  • cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired
  • 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 doctor
  • children under 2 years: do not use

Other Information



  • store at room temperature

Inactive Ingredients



cedarleaf oil, lemon fragrance, nutmeg oil, special petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil


Questions?



1-800-873-8276


Principal Display Panel - 50 G Jar Carton



Vicks ®

VapoRub ®

COUGH SUPPRESSANT
TOPICAL ANALGESIC

Ointment

See Drug Facts

NET WT 1.76 OZ (50 g)

Lemon Scent

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Principal Display Panel - 50 g Jar Carton - vicks 01


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