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Vicks VapoRub Chest Rub and Vaporizing Ointment Decongestant 100g

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Vicks VapoRub Chest Rub and Vaporizing Ointment Decongestant 100g

Description

- Relieves: Cough, Nasal congestion, Body ache, Headache and Muscle stiffness.

- 8 hours of relief from cough and cold

- Active ingredients in Vicks VapoRub work in two ways: 1) By Inhalation - Medicinal vapours help relieve nasal congestion.; 2) By Stimulation – Rub in. VapoRub Acts directly on the skin, warming away muscular aches and pains

- Suitable for adults and children above 2 years old

Don’t let cough and cold come in the way of you and your family’s sweet dreams. Vicks Vicks VapoRub Chest Rub Ointment provides up to 8 hours relief from cold symptoms so you can enjoy a full night of restful sleep, even with a cold.

Suitable for adults and children above 2 years old.     

Vicks VapoRub contains cough suppressants. So if you want a good night’s sleep for the whole troop (For children 2 years and above), gently apply VapoRub on chest and throat before bedtime to reduce coughs due to cold. A loving massage will also soothe cold induced minor muscular aches and pains such as sore muscles and blocked nose. 

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Menthol 2.82% w/w, Camphor 5.26% w/w, Eucalyptus Oil 1.33% w/w.

CONTAINS

Turpentine Oil, Cedar Leaf Oil, Nutmeg Oil and Thymol in a petrolatum base

DIRECTIONS

For temporary relief of nasal congestion and coughs associated with colds. Use on chest and throat. Rub on thick layer at night and/or morning. Keep clothing loose to let the vapours rise to the nose and mouth. May be covered with a dry, soft cloth if desired. Steaming Application Method: Part fill a bowl with steaming water (not boiling) and add 2 teaspoonfuls of VapoRub. Then gently inhale the steaming vapours with a towel over your head and bowl. Children should be closely supervised to avoid scalding. May be repeated up to four times a day. Discard bowl contents after use. For temporary relief of minor muscular aches and pains. Use on sore muscles. Rub into skin up to four times a day or as directed by a doctor.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Store below 30°C.

PRODUCT WARNINGS

Do not heat directly or place in any container in which you are heating water. Never expose VapoRub to flame or use in a microwave oven. Such improper use may cause harm/burns. In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical assistance or contact a poison information centre immediately. Use care when using with hot/steaming water (not boiling) to avoid scalding.

CAUTION

Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Use only as directed. If fever is present or symptoms persist, consult a physician. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not take by mouth or place in nostrils. Not to be used on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a physician. Discontinue use if irritation develops. Do not apply to wounds or damaged skin. Do not bandage tightly or use with heating pads.

PACK SIZE

100g

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