Name: Vicks VapoRub 100g , Relief Of Cough Cold & Flu Like Symptoms
Brand: Vicks
SKU: 5000174929591
Price: 7.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Vicks VapoRub 100g , Relief Of Cough Cold & Flu Like Symptoms - Healthxpress.ie

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Relieves 4 cold symptoms to help you sleep: nasal catarrh, nasal congestion, cough due to colds, sore throat
Starts to relieve nasal congestion in about 1 minute
Releases vapours for up to 8 hours
For the whole family, rub on method suitable for children 2 years and older
Always read the leaflet

Vicks Vaporub is a medicinal ointment which relieves the symptoms of cold in adults and children above two years old. Thanks to its active ingredients, including menthol and eucalyptus oil, Vicks VapoRub helps to relieve nasal catarrh (inflammation of mucous membranes in the nose and throat), nasal congestion, sore throat and coughs due to colds.

Ingredients

2.75% w/w Levomenthol, 5.00% w/w Camphor, 1.50% w/w Eucalyptus oil, 5.00% w/w Turpentine oil, Thymol, Cedarwood oil, White soft paraffin

Directions

Adults:

• Rub Vicks VapoRub liberally on the chest, throat and back

• Cover whole area for maximum effect

• Leave nightclothes loose to allow vapours to be inhaled easily.

Or Children

• Place hot (not boiling) water in a suitable bowl for inhalation

• Melt two teaspoons of VapoRub into the bowl of hot water

• Keep sufficient distance from mixture in bowl to avoid burning of the face due to hot vapours

• Inhale the medicated vapours for 10-15 minutes. Children: over 2 years of age

• Apply Vicks VapoRub lightly to the chest and back

• Rub in gently

• Leave clothes loose to allow vapours to be inhaled easily.

Safety Warning

Warnings: Do not swallow or place in nostrils. If symptoms persist or in case of fever, consult your doctor or pharmacist. As with all medicines, keep out of sight and reach of children. For external use only. Do not use on children under 2 years of age. Always read the package leaflet before use. Caution: - Do not heat in the microwave - Never reheat the mixture