FDA Label for Vicks Vaposteam

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Vicks Vaposteam Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Kaz Usa, Inc. 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.

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Drug Facts

Dist. by Kaz USA, Inc.,
Southborough, MA 01772


Active Ingredient



Camphor (Synthetic) 6.2%


Purpose



Cough suppressant


Use



temporarily relieves cough associated with a cold


Warnings



For external use only.

Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame. For steam inhalation only. Do not take by mouth.


Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have



  • a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

When Using This Product, Do Not



  • heat
  • microwave
  • use near an open flame
  • direct steam from the vaporizer too close to the face
  • add to hot water or any container where heating water except when adding to cold water only in a hot steam vaporizer. May cause splattering and result in burns.

Otc - Stop Use



Stop use and ask a doctor if cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign 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. In case of eye exposure (flush eyes with water); or if swallowed, seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.


Directions



  • see important warnings under "When using this product"
  • adults & children 2 years & over:
    • add 1 tablespoon of solution to each quart of water or 1½ teaspoons of solution to each pint of water
    • add solution directly to cold water only in a hot steam vaporizer
    • follow manufacturer's directions for using vaporizer
    • breathe in the medicated vapors
    • use up to three times daily or as directed by a doctor
    • children under 2 years: do not use

Other Information



  • close container tightly and store at room temperature away from heat
  • contains 78% alcohol

Inactive Ingredients



alcohol, cedarleaf oil, eucalyptus oil, laureth-7, menthol, nutmeg oil, poloxamer 124, silicone


Questions?



1-800-VAPOR-1-2 (1-800-827-6712)


Principal Display Panel - 236 Ml Bottle Carton



VICKS®

Vapo
Steam
®

Camphor

COUGH SUPPRESSANT
FOR USE IN
HOT STEAM VAPORIZERS

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