Label: VICKS VAPOSTEAM (camphor- synthetic liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient

    Camphor (Synthetic) 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. Do not take by mouth.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

    When using this product, do not

    • heat
    • microwave
    • use near an open flame
    • 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 persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children. In case of eye exposure (flush eyes with water); or if swallowed, 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:
      • add 1 tablespoon of solution to each quart of water or 1½ teaspoons of solution to 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 the medicated vapors
      • use up to three times daily or as directed by a doctor
    • children under 2 years: do not use
  • Other information

    • close container tightly and store at room temperature away from heat
    • contains 78% alcohol
  • Inactive ingredients

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

  • Questions?

    1-800-VAPOR-1-2 (1-800-827-6712)

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Dist. by Kaz USA, Inc.,
    A Helen of Troy Company,
    Marlborough, MA 01752

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 236 ml Bottle Carton

    VICKS

    Vapo
    Steam

    Camphor

    COUGH SUPPRESSANT
    FOR USE IN
    HOT STEAM VAPORIZERS

    • Produces Medicated Steam
      that Helps to Relieve Coughs

    !
    DO NOT TAKE
    BY MOUTH

    8 FL OZ (236 ml)

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 236 ml Bottle Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    VICKS VAPOSTEAM 
    camphor (synthetic) liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69901-522
    Route of AdministrationRESPIRATORY (INHALATION)
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Camphor (synthetic) (UNII: 5TJD82A1ET) (camphor (synthetic) - UNII:5TJD82A1ET) Camphor (synthetic)0.062 g  in 1 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    Alcohol (UNII: 3K9958V90M)  
    Menthol, Unspecified Form (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)  
    Poloxamer 124 (UNII: 1S66E28KXA)  
    Laureth-7 (UNII: Z95S6G8201)  
    Eucalyptus Oil (UNII: 2R04ONI662)  
    Cedar Leaf Oil (UNII: BJ169U4NLG)  
    Nutmeg Oil (UNII: Z1CLM48948)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69901-522-081 in 1 CARTON02/28/1995
    1236 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34102/28/1995
    Labeler - Kaz USA, Inc (001483890)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Knowlton Development Corporation, Inc204006464MANUFACTURE(69901-522)
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