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Vicks Vaposteam Lavender

Dosage form
INHALANT
Labeler
Kaz USA, Inc
Label updated
2024-12-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAMPHOR, (-)-
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Camphor (Synthetic) 6.2%

Purpose

Cough suppressant

Uses
  • temporarily relieves cough associated with a cold
  • temporarily helps you cough less.
  • cough suppressant which temporarily controls the impulse to cough.
  • temporarily helps to suppress the cough reflex that causes coughing.
  • temporarily reduces the intensity of coughing.
  • reduces your cough to help you rest.
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 or humidifier too close to the face.
  • add to hot water or any container where heating water except when adding to cold water in a hot steam vaporizer. May cause splattering and result in burns.

Label information

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.

Label information

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

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. In case of eye exposure flush eyes with water; or if swallowed, get 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 tablespoonful of solution to each quart of water OR 1½ teaspoonfuls of solution to each pint of water OR add 0.5 fl oz (1 tablespoonful) of VapoSteam liquid to medicine cup found on Warm Mist and Cool Mist Humidifiers that accept VapoSteam.
    • follow manufacturer's directions for using vaporizer.
    • add solution directly to cold water only in a hot steam 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 68°-77° F (20°-25° C) and away from direct sunlight.
  • contains 78% alcohol
Inactive ingredients

Alcohol, Cedar Leaf Oil, Silicone, Eucalyptus Oil, Laureth-7, Lavender Oil, Menthol, Nutmeg Oil, Poloxamer 124

Questions?

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

Monday – Friday 8am to 6pm EST.

Label information

Dist. by Kaz USA Inc., a Helen of Troy Company
400 Donald Lynch Blvd.
Marlborough, MA 01752

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 236 ml Bottle Box

VICKS

Vapo
Steam
Lavender

COUGH SUPPRESSANT

Produces Calming Medicated
Vapors to Help Relieve Coughs

8 FL OZ (236 ml)

DO NOT TAKE
BY MOUTH

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 03bf6b78-cf8e-44c6-bae0-5bd0a85f8aa9 · Version 1
NDC: 69901-523