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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
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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?

1-800-873-8276

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 8f0f416f-b5b9-d856-e053-2a95a90a23dc · Version 1
NDC: 73097-015