Vicks ®

Vicks ®
SPL v12
SPL
SPL Set ID 699691ae-d2a1-a8bb-e053-2991aa0acfea
Route
TOPICAL
Published
Effective Date 2023-08-17
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Camphor (synthetic) (0.048 g) Eucalyptus Oil (0.012 g) Menthol (0.026 g)
Inactive Ingredients
Nutmeg Oil Thymol Cedar Leaf Oil Turpentine Oil Petrolatum

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Color: white
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 1993-07-30
Description

Drug Facts

Purpose

Cough suppressant & topical analgesic Cough suppressant Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Medication Information

Purpose

Cough suppressant & topical analgesic Cough suppressant Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Description

Drug Facts

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
Section 42229-5

Drug Facts

Section 50565-1

Keep out of reach of children.

Warnings

For external use only;avoid contact with eyes.

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
Do Not Use
  • by mouth
  • in nostrils
  • on wounds or damaged skin
  • with tight bandages
Questions?

1-800-873-8276

Other Information
  • store at room temperature
Active Ingredients

Camphor (synthetic) 4.8%

Eucalyptus oil 1.2%

Menthol 2.6%

Inactive Ingredients

cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil

Inactive Ingredients Purpose

Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Cough suppressant

Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

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.

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.
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
Principal Display Panel 170 G Jar Carton

VICKS ®

VapoRub ®

COUGH SUPPRESSANT

TOPICAL ANALGESIC

Ointment

NET WT

6 OZ (170 g)

Structured Label Content

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
Section 42229-5 (42229-5)

Drug Facts

Section 50565-1 (50565-1)

Keep out of reach of children.

Warnings

For external use only;avoid contact with eyes.

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
Do Not Use (Do not use)
  • by mouth
  • in nostrils
  • on wounds or damaged skin
  • with tight bandages
Questions?

1-800-873-8276

Other Information (Other information)
  • store at room temperature
Active Ingredients (Active ingredients)

Camphor (synthetic) 4.8%

Eucalyptus oil 1.2%

Menthol 2.6%

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil

Inactive Ingredients Purpose (Inactive ingredients Purpose)

Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Cough suppressant

Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (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, (If pregnant or breast-feeding,)

ask a health professional before use.

When Using This Product, Do Not (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.
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (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
Principal Display Panel 170 G Jar Carton (PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 170 g Jar Carton)

VICKS ®

VapoRub ®

COUGH SUPPRESSANT

TOPICAL ANALGESIC

Ointment

NET WT

6 OZ (170 g)

Advanced Ingredient Data

Raw Label Data

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