Vicks VapoCoolSore Throat

Drug Facts

Benzocaine (5 %)
Menthol (1 %)

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

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: Apply to the affected area (one spray). Gargle, swish around in the mouth, or allow to remain in place at least 1 minute and then spit out. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a doctor.
• children under 12 years, do not use.

• do not exceed 25ºC. Do not refrigerate.

alcohol, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sucralose

1-800-283-4879

TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if printed shrinkband is missing or broken.

Made in Canada
Distributed by
Procter & Gamble,
Cincinnati, OH 45202

VICKS ^®

VapoCOOL

SORE THROAT

BENZOCAINE & MENTHOL - ORAL ANESTHETICS

COOLING + NUMBING

Soothes Throat Pain
Fast-acting

WINTERFROST

6 FL OZ (177 ml)

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