Vicks Xtra Strong VapoRub Ointment 50g

Product: Vicks Xtra Strong VapoRub Ointment 50g

Contains 2 actives (menthol and eucalyptus) for your cough and cold symptoms – cough, headache, body ache, nasal congestion and muscular stiffness due to colds.

• Size/Quantity: 50g
• Brand: Vicks

Product keywords/features provided by supplier:

• Relieves cough and cold symptoms effectively
• Alleviates headache and body ache
• Clears nasal congestion for easier breathing
• Soothes muscular stiffness caused by colds
• Suitable for the whole family, providing relief for adults and children over 6 years old

Ingredients: Menthol (Leaf Extract), Eucalyptus Oil (Leaf Extract), Camphor (Stem Extract), Excipients: Cedarwood Oil, Cardamom, Ginger, Microcrystalline Wax, Pine, Thymol

Warnings: Contains camphor|For external use only|Keep out of reach of children|This unregistered medication has not been evaluated by the SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use|Harmful if swallowed|Do not exceed the recommended dose|Do not expose the area where applied to sunlight|If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Centre|Do not apply this product to broken, irritated or sensitive skin|Do not use with other products containing camphor, menthol, eucalyptol and/or eucalyptus essential oil|Do not bandage tightly|Avoid direct contact with the eyes, mucous membranes, genitals, nose, face and mouth|If symptoms persist or worsen, reoccur or are accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache, discontinue use and consult a relevant health care provider|If you experience pain, swelling or blistering, stop use and get medical help right away

Usage Instructions: Topical Application: For relief from nasal congestion and cough: apply thinly and evenly to the chest, neck, and back and massage for 3-5 minutes up to 3 times a day. Clothing should be loose to allow vapour to be inhaled easily. For temporary relief from minor aches and pains, apply thinly and evenly to the affected area up to 3 times a day. Do not heat or use with any source of heat. Children 6 - 12 years: 1 - finger scoop. Adults and children older than 12 years: 2 - finger scoops. Steam inhalation: Adults and children older than 6 years: Dissolve 1 - 2 teaspoonfuls (5 - 10ml) into a bowl of hot (not boiling) water (500 ml). Cover your head with a towel. Lean over a bowl to form a tent. Gently breathe in the vapours for 10 - 15 minutes. Repeat up to 2 times per day for children 6 - 12 years and up to 4 times per day for adults and children older than 12 years. Do not reheat the mixture. Do not place it in any container in which you are heating water. Do not heat in a microwave oven. Children should be closely supervised.