Vicks VapoCoolSEVERE plus Intense Pain Relief

Drug Facts

Benzocaine 15 mg
Menthol 20 mg

Purpose

Oral anesthetic

Oral anesthetic

temporarily relieves occasional minor irritation and pain due to

• sore throat
• sore mouth

Methemoglobinemia Warning–

Use of this product may cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition that must be treated promptly because it reduces the amount of oxygen carried in blood. This can occur even if you have used this product before. Stop use and seek immediate medical attention if you or a child in your care develops:

• pale, gray or blue colored skin (cyanosis)
• headache
• rapid heart rate
• shortness of breath
• dizziness or lightheadedness
• fatigue or lack of energy

do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine, or other “caine” anesthetics. If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult doctor promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 12 years of age.

• for teething
• in children under 2

do not exceed recommended dosage

• a severe sore throat accompanied by difficulty in breathing or that lasts more than 2 days
• a sore throat accompanied by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea or vomiting

• sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, or if irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens

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

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

• adults and children 12 years and over: dissolve 1 drop slowly in the mouth. Repeat every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor.
• children under 12 years: do not use.

• Store at no greater than 25°C (77°F)
• contains soy

acacia, ascorbyl palmiltate, beta-carotene, corn syrup, FD&C Blue No. 1, flavor, maltodextrin, propylene glycol, sucrose, sunflower oil, vitamin E DL-alpha, water

1-800-707-1709

DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,
CINCINNATI OH 45202

VICKS ®

VapoCOOL

SEVERE

MENTHOL & BENZOCAINE - ORAL ANESTHETICS

+INTENSE PAIN RELIEF

SOOTHES & NUMBS

SORE THROATS

ICY MINT

30 MEDICATED DROPS

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