Vicks VapoRub Ointment 50g

Ease cold symptoms with Vicks VapoRub Ointment 50g, a medicinal ointment containing levomenthol, camphor, eucalyptus oil and turpentine oil. Its medicated vapours help relieve nasal congestion, catarrh, sore throat and coughs due to colds.

Suitable as a chest rub for adults and children over two years, VapoRub offers targeted symptom relief in a convenient 50g jar. Adults can also use it for inhalation, following the enclosed leaflet.

Who Is It For?

• Adults seeking relief from cold-related congestion and coughs.
• Children over two years, when used as a chest and back rub.
• Those experiencing nasal catarrh or a sore throat associated with a cold.

Key Benefits

• Relieves congestion: Helps ease a blocked nose and nasal catarrh.
• Soothes cold symptoms: Helps relieve sore throat and coughs caused by colds.
• Medicated vapours: Released from the ointment for inhalation during use.
• Two application methods: Use as a topical rub, or for inhalation by adults only.

How to Use

1. Always read the enclosed leaflet before use.
2. Adults — topical use: Rub liberally onto the chest, throat and back. Leave clothing loose so the vapours can be inhaled easily.
3. Children over two years: Gently apply a small amount to the chest and back. Leave clothing loose for easy inhalation.
4. Adults only — inhalation: Dissolve two teaspoons in a bowl of hot, not boiling, water. Inhale the vapours for 10–15 minutes, keeping sufficient distance to avoid burns. Do not microwave or reheat the mixture.

Ingredients

• Active ingredients: Levomenthol 2.75% w/w, Camphor 5% w/w, Eucalyptus Oil 1.5% w/w, Turpentine Oil 5% w/w.
• Other ingredients: Thymol, Cedarwood Oil, White Soft Paraffin.

Important Information

• For external use only. Do not swallow.
• Do not use on children under two years.
• Do not apply to the nostrils, face, eyes, mouth, broken skin or wounds.
• Do not use tight bandages or heat wraps.
• Keep away from cigarettes and naked flames. Clothing and bedding contaminated with this product can catch fire more easily.
• Seek advice before use if you have asthma or airway disease, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not apply to the chest while breastfeeding.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist, worsen or are accompanied by fever.
• Keep out of children’s sight and reach. Store below 25°C.