Vicks Vaporub Ointment Jar 100g

Vicks VapoRub Chest Rub Ointment is a vaporizing ointment providing up to eight hours relief and helps relieve distress of colds. Vicks VapoRub medicated vapours help to relieve nasal congestion, and eases minor muscular aches and pains and coughs due to colds.

ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR USE. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST TALK TO YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. THIS MEDICINE MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR YOU. READ THE WARNINGS BEFORE PURCHASE. THE PHARMACIST RESERVES THE RIGHT TO NOT SUPPLY CONTRARY TO OUR PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL OBLIGATION.

Ingredients: Active Ingredients: Menthol 2.82% w/w, Camphor 5.26% w/w, Eucalyptus Oil 1.33% w/w. Also 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. Store below 30C.

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.
• In cases of accidental ingestion, seek medical assistance of contact a Poison Information Centre immediately.
• Use care when using with hot/steaming water to avoid scalding.