FDA Label for Vicks Vaporub
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Vicks Vaporub Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Genesis Imports & Exports. 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.
Otc - Active Ingredient
Active Ingredients:
Camphor 4.8 %
Eucalyptus oil 1.2%
Menthol 2.63%
Otc - Purpose
Cough suppressant & topical analgesic,
Cough suppressant
Dosage & Administration
* On Chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to common cold
* On Muscles and joins, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains
Warnings
Warnings
For external use only; avoid contact with eyes.
Do Not Use
* By mouth
*With tight bandages
*In nostrils
*On wounds or damaged skin
Otc - Ask Doctor
Ask A doctor use if you have:
*cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
*Persistent or chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emplysema
Otc - When Using
When use this product, do not
* HEat
* Microware
* Add to hot water or any container where heating water.
May cause splattering and result in burns
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
Indications & Usage
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 MISCLES
- Cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired
- Keep clothing loose abouth throat/chest to help vapors reach the nose/ mouse
- repeat up three times per 24 hours or as directed by doctor
- children under 2 yearsL do not use.
Inactive Ingredient
Inactive ingredients:
Cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, special petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil.
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