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Vicks VapoSteam

Temporarily relieves cough associated with a cold

Nagging cough? Vicks® VapoSteam®, when added to your Vicks Vaporizer or other hot/warm steam vaporizer, increases the action of steam to moisten dry, irritated breathing passages and temporarily relieve coughs due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold.

  • Temporarily relieves cough associated with a cold


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See important warnings under "When using this product."

  • Adults and children 2 years and over: Use 1 tablespoon of solution for each quart of water or 1-1/2 teaspoons of solution for each pint of water.
  • Add solution directly to cold water only in a hot steam vaporizer.
  • Follow manufacturer's directions for using vaporizer.
  • Breathe in medicated vapors.
  • May be repeated up to 3 times a day.
  • • Children under 2 years: Do not use.

Other Information
  • Close container tightly and store at room temperature away from heat.

Questions? Call 1-800-873-8276.

  • For external use only.
  • Flammable. Keep away from fire or flame.
  • For steam inhalation only.

Ask a doctor before use if you have:
  • Persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, emphysema, or asthma
  • Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

When using this product, do not:
  • Heat
  • Microwave
  • Use near an open flame
  • Take by mouth
  • Direct steam from the vaporizer too close to the face
  • Add to hot water or any container where heating water except when adding to cold water only in a hot steam vaporizer. May cause splattering and result in burns.

    • Stop use and ask a doctor if:
    • Cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts
    These could be signs of a serious condition.

    Keep out of reach of children. In case of eye exposure, flush eyes with water; or in case of accidental ingestion, seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

    Tamper evident: Do not use if printed shrinkband is missing or broken.

    Active Ingredient (Purpose)
    Camphor 6.2% (Cough suppressant)

    Inactive Ingredients
    Alcohol 78%, cedarleaf oil, eucalyptus oil, laureth-7, menthol, nutmeg oil, poloxamer 124, silicone


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