Take care with the help of Vicks.
VapoRub Topical Cream
Vicks® VapoRub® Topical Cream—the #1-selling product for ages 2 and up in the cold category*—has medicated vapors that begin to work quickly to relieve your cough.
VapoRub Cream is not likely to cause drowsiness or jittery side effects.
Because VapoRub Cream is a topical cough medicine, it may be appropriate for diabetics looking for an alternative to oral cough medicines that may contain sugar. Ask your doctor.
For specific information about diabetes, please visit the American Diabetes Association® website, or go to the Diabetes Self-Management website.
- On chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to common cold
- On muscles and joints, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains
See important warnings under "When using this product."
- Adults and children 2 years and over:
- Rub a thick layer on chest and throat or rub on sore, aching muscles.
- Cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired.
- Keep clothing loose about throat/chest to help vapors reach the nose/mouth.
- Repeat up to three times per 24 hours or as directed by doctor.
- Children under 2 years of age:
- Do not use.
Other Information
- Store at room temperature.
Questions? Call 1-800-873-8276.
For external use only; avoid contact with eyes.
Do not use:
- By mouth
- With tight bandages
- In nostrils
- On wounds or damaged skin
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:
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
- Muscle aches and pains persist more than 7 days or come back
- Cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache
These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
| Active Ingredients | (Purpose) |
| Camphor 5.2% | (Cough suppressant and topical analgesic) |
| Eucalyptus oil 1.2% | (Cough suppressant) |
| Menthol 2.8% | (Cough suppressant and topical analgesic) |
Inactive Ingredients
Carbomer 954, cedarleaf oil, cetyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, cyclomethicone copolyol, dimethicone copolyol, dimethicone, EDTA, glycerin, imidazolidinyl urea, isopropyl palmitate, methylparaben, nutmeg oil, peg-100 stearate, propylparaben, purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol, thymol, titanium dioxide, turpentine oil
* Vicks VapoRub was the top-selling children's product in the cough/cold/flu/respiratory-treatment category based on category value sales as reported by the Nielsen Food, Drug, Mass respiratory market (excluding Wal-Mart stores) for the 12 months ending June 20, 2009. Use as directed.
