Vicks VapoRub Xtra Strong 50g

2x Actives (Menthol and Eucalyptus)* for your cough & cold symptoms

OVERVIEW

2x Actives (Menthol and Eucalyptus)* for your cough & cold symptoms – cough, headache, body ache, nasal congestion & muscular stiffness due to colds.

Suitable for adults and children 6 years and above.

pack sizes: 50g

FOR FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION REFER TO THE PACKAGE INSERT

PACKAGE INFORMATION

Dosage and Direction for use:

Topical Application:

For relief from nasal congestion and cough: apply thinly and evenly to 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 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 – 10 ml) into a bowl of hot (not boiling) water (500 ml). Cover head with towel. Lean over 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 in any container in which you are heating water. Do not heat in a microwave oven. Children should be closely supervised.

Composition:

Each 1 g contains:

Mentha arvensis L. (Menthol) (Leaf extract) 70 mg
Eucalyptus globulus Labill. (Eucalyptus oil) (Leaf extract) 38,4 mg
Pinus longifolia Roxb. (Camphor) (Stem extract) 52,1 mg
Excipients: Cedarwood Oil, Cardamom, Ginger, Microcrystalline wax, Pine, Thymol

Warnings:

? Contains CAMPHOR. Harmful if swallowed.
? For external use only.
? Do not exceed the recommended dose.
? 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.
? 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.
? * versus Vicks VapoRub Vaporizing Ointment