Vicks VapoRub
- Dosage form
- OINTMENT
- Labeler
- Procter & Gamble Manufactura S de RL de CV
- Label updated
- 2025-10-01
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) · EUCALYPTUS OIL · MENTHOL
Label information
Drug Facts
Active ingredients
Camphor (synthetic) 4.8%
Eucalyptus oil 1.2%
Menthol 2.6%
Inactive ingredients Purpose
Cough suppressant & topical analgesic
Cough suppressant
Cough suppressant & topical analgesic
Uses
- when applied to chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with the common cold
- when applied to muscles and joints, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints
Warnings
For external use only;avoid contact with eyes.
Do not use
- by mouth
- in nostrils
- on wounds or damaged skin
- with tight bandages
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 worsen or persist for mor than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
- 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.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Label information
Keep out of reach of children.
Directions
see important warnings under " When using this product"
- adults and children 2 years and over:
- for cough suppression
- rub a thick layer on throat & chest
- cover with warm, dry cloth if desired
- keep clothing loose about throat and chest to help vapors reach the nose and mouth
- use up to three times daily or as directed by doctor
- for muscle / joint minor aches and pains apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
- children under 2 years: do not use
Label information
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Other information
- store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients
cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil
Questions?
1-800-873-8276
Label information
TAMPER EVIDENT: Carton sealed for your protection
Label information
MADE IN MEXICO
Dist. by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati OH 45202.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 170 g Jar Carton
VICKS ®
VapoRub ®
COUGH SUPPRESSANT
TOPICAL ANALGESIC
Ointment
NET WT
6 OZ (170 g)
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: 699691ae-d2a1-a8bb-e053-2991aa0acfea · Version 12
NDC: 58933-544