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VapoSyrup Severe Congestion Head & Chest Congestion Relief

Take Vicks® VapoSyrup Severe Congestion Head & Chest Congestion Relief to help loosen bothersome phlegm and to temporarily relieve nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies.

  • Helps loosen phlegm and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus
  • Temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to a cold or hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies


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  • Shake well before use.
  • Use dose cup or tablespoon (TBSP).
  • Do not exceed 6 doses per 24 hours.

Adults and children 12 years and over30 ml (2 TBSP) every 4 hours
Children 4 to 12 yearsAsk a doctor.
Children under 4Do not use.


Other Information
  • Each tablespoon contains potassium 5 mg, sodium 49 mg.
  • Store at room temperature.

Questions? Call 1-800-873-8276.

Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

  • Heart disease
  • Thyroid disease
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • Trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
  • Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • Cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
  • A sodium-restricted diet

When using this product, do not take more than directed.

Stop use and ask a doctor if:
  • You get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
  • Symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
  • 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.

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.

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

Active Ingredient (in each 15 ml tablespoon)(Purpose)
Guaifenesin 100 mg (Expectorant)
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg (Nasal decongestant)

Inactive Ingredients
Acesulfame potassium, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, disodium EDTA, FD&C Blue No. 1, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate dihydrate, sorbitol


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