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Vicks VapoRub

Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

Vicks VapoRub Lemon Scent


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Purpose

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

Vicks VapoRub 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.

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

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

Vicks VapoRub Other information

  • store at room temperature

Inactive ingredients

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

Questions?

1-800-873-8276

Dist. by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati OH 45202.

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

Vicks VapoRub

Vicks VapoRub

Camphor (synthetic), Eucalyptus oil, and Menthol OINTMENT

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:37000-671
Route of Administration TOPICAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) 0.047 g
EUCALYPTUS OIL 0.012 g
MENTHOL 0.026 g

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
CEDAR LEAF OIL
NUTMEG OIL
THYMOL
TURPENTINE OIL

Product Characteristics

Color
WHITE

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 50 in 1 JAR
2 NDC:37000-671-01 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part341 1993-07-30


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