Vicks Vapo Rub
- Dosage form
- OINTMENT
- Labeler
- Savings Distributors LLC
- Label updated
- 2019-08-01
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) · EUCALYPTUS OIL · MENTHOL
Drug Facts
Active ingredients
Camphor (synthetic) 4.8%
Eucalyptus oil 1.2%
Menthol 2.6%
Purpose
Cough suppressant & topical analgesic
Cough suppressant
Cough suppressant & topical analgesic
Uses
• when applied to chest or 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 more 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.
Keep out of the reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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 a 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
Other information
• store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients
cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil.
Questions or comments?
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Package Label
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: 8f0f416f-b5b9-d856-e053-2a95a90a23dc · Version 1
NDC: 73097-015