FDA Label for Vicks Vapo Rub
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- DRUG FACTS
- ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- PURPOSE
- USES
- WARNINGS
- DO NOT USE
- ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
- WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT DO NOT
- STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING,
- KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
- PACKAGE LABEL
Vicks Vapo Rub Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Savings Distributors Llc. 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.
Drug Facts
Active Ingredients
Camphor (synthetic) 4.8%
Eucalyptus oil 1.2%
Menthol 2.6%
Purpose
Cough suppressant & topical analgesic
Cough suppressant
Cough suppressant & topical analgesic
Uses
• when applied to chest or throat, temporarily relieves cough due to
minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with the
common cold
• when applied to muscles and joints, temporarily relieves minor
aches and pains of muscles and joints
Warnings
For external use only; avoid contact with eyes.
Do Not Use
• by mouth • in nostrils
• on wounds or damaged skin • with tight bandages
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 worsen or persist for more than 7 days or
clear up and occur again within a few days.
• 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.
If Pregnant Or Breast-Feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep Out Of The 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:
• for cough suppression
• rub a thick layer on throat & chest
• cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired
• keep clothing loose about throat and chest to help vapors reach the
nose and mouth
• use up to three times daily or as directed by doctor
• for muscle / joint minor aches and pains apply to affected area not
more than 3 to 4 times daily
• children under 2 years: do not use
Other Information
• store at room temperature
Inactive Ingredients
cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil.
Questions Or Comments?
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