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Vicks VapoFreezePAIN RELIEVING

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Label updated
2026-03-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) · MENTHOL
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredients

Camphor 3.6%

Menthol 16%

Active ingredients Purpose

Topical analgesic

Topical analgesic

Use

temporarily relieves minor pain aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with:

  • arthritis 
  • simple backache
  • strains
  • sprains
  • bruises

provides penetrating pain relief

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use
  • on wounds or on irritated or damaged skin
  • with a heating pad
When using this product
  • use only as directed. 
  • do not bandage tightly or use with medicated patch
  • avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
  • do not expose the area to local heat or direct sunlight
  • a transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days
  • avoid applying into skin folds
Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days
  • symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
  • redness is present or excessive skin irritation occurs
  • you experience severe burning pain, swelling, or blistering where the product was applied
If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

adults and children over 12 years of age and older:

  • apply to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after each use

children under 12 years of age:ask a doctor

Store at no greater than 25°C (77°F).

Inactive ingredients

carbomer homopolymer, cetyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, edetate disodium, fragrance, glycerin, isopropyl isostearate, PEG-100 stearate, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol, water

Questions?

1-855-446-4345

Label information

DIST. BY: PROCTER & GAMBLE, CINCINNATI, OH 45202

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 3 OZ

VICKS ®

Vapo

Freeze™

PAIN RELIEVING CREAM
MAX STRENGTH MENTHOL + CAMPHOR

PAIN RELIEF CREAM

DEEP-PENETRATING

NET WT 3 OZ (85 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: a8a550d8-55d0-4a0b-b4c0-5d64f0227895 · Version 4
NDC: 84126-302