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VICKS VAPOSTEAM (camphor (synthetic)) liquid
[Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company]


Category DEA Schedule Marketing Status
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL OTC monograph final
NOTE:MOST OTC DRUGS ARE NOT REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY FDA, HOWEVER THEY MAY BE MARKETED IF THEY COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND POLICIES. FDA HAS NOT EVALUATED WHETHER THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES.
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Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Camphor 6.2%

Purpose

Cough suppressant

Use

temporarily relieves cough associated with a cold

Warnings

For external use only.

Flammable. Keep away from fire or flame.

For steam inhalation only.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, emphysema or asthma
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

When using this product, do not

  • heat
  • microwave
  • use near an open flame
  • take by mouth
  • direct steam from the vaporizer too close to the face
  • add to hot water or any container where heating water except when adding to cold water only in a hot steam vaporizer. May cause splattering and result in burns.

Stop use and ask a doctor if 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.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of eye exposure (flush eyes with water); or in case of accidental ingestion, seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

  • see important warnings under "When using this product"
  • adults & children 2 years & over: use 1 tablespoon of solution for each quart of water or 1½ teaspoons of solution for each pint of water
  • add solution directly to cold water only in a hot steam vaporizer
  • follow manufacturer's directions for using vaporizer
  • breathe in medicated vapors
  • may be repeated up to 3 times a day
  • children under 2 years: do not use

Other information

  • close container tightly and store at room temperature away from heat

Inactive ingredients

alcohol 78%, cedarleaf oil, eucalyptus oil, laureth-7, menthol, nutmeg oil, poloxamer 124, silicone

Questions?

1-800-873-8276

Dist. by Procter & Gamble,
Cincinnati OH 45202.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 236 ml Bottle Carton

VICKS®

Vapo
Steam®

LIQUID MEDICATION FOR
HOT STEAM VAPORIZERS

Cough Suppressant

Camphor

Increases the action of steam
to relieve coughs from colds

See Drug Facts

8 FL OZ (236 ml)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 236 ml Bottle Carton
VICKS VAPOSTEAM 
camphor (synthetic) liquid
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:37000-522
Route of AdministrationRESPIRATORY (INHALATION)DEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
camphor (synthetic) (camphor (synthetic)) camphor (synthetic)0.062 g  in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
alcohol 
cedar leaf oil 
eucalyptus oil 
laureth-7 
menthol 
nutmeg oil 
poloxamer 124 
Product Characteristics
ColorWHITEScore    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:37000-522-081 in 1 CARTON
1236 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34102/28/1995
Labeler - Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (004238200)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
Procter & Gamble Manufactura, S. de R.L. de C.V.812807550MANUFACTURE(37000-522)

Revised: 10/2012
Document Id: 0708a2d6-5a9f-4e26-b552-748c67c20c8d
Set id: 196a38e2-efe5-4fc8-a5bd-eb9e9f07ba8b
Version: 1
Effective Time: 20121010
 
Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

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