VICKS VAPORUB- camphor (synthetic), eucalyptus oil, and menthol ointment 
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

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Vicks ® VapoRub ®

Drug Facts

Active ingredients

Camphor (synthetic) 4.8%

Eucalyptus oil 1.2%

Menthol 2.6%

Active ingredients Purpose

Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Cough suppressant

Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Uses

  • when applied to chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with the common cold
  • when applied to muscles and joints, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints

Warnings

For external use only; avoid contact with eyes.

Do not use

  • by mouth
  • in nostrils
  • on wounds or damaged skin
  • with tight bandages

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

When using this product, do not

  • heat
  • microwave
  • add to hot water or any container where heating water.

    May cause splattering and result in burns.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • muscle aches and pains worsen or persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days.
  • 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.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

see important warnings under " When using this product"

  • adults and children 2 years and over:
  • for cough suppression
  • rub a thick layer on throat & chest
  • cover with warm, dry cloth if desired
  • keep clothing loose about throat and chest to help vapors reach the nose and mouth
  • use up to three times daily or as directed by doctor
  • for muscle / joint minor aches and pains apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • children under 2 years: do not use

Other information

  • store at room temperature

Inactive ingredients

cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil

Questions?

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MADE IN MEXICO

Dist. by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati OH 45202.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 170 g Jar Carton

VICKS ®

VapoRub ®

COUGH SUPPRESSANT

TOPICAL ANALGESIC

Ointment

NET WT 6 OZ (170 g)

544

VICKS VAPORUB 
camphor (synthetic), eucalyptus oil, and menthol ointment
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:37000-544
Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) (UNII: 5TJD82A1ET) (CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) - UNII:5TJD82A1ET) CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)0.048 g  in 1 g
EUCALYPTUS OIL (UNII: 2R04ONI662) (EUCALYPTUS OIL - UNII:2R04ONI662) EUCALYPTUS OIL0.012 g  in 1 g
MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL0.026 g  in 1 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
NUTMEG OIL (UNII: Z1CLM48948)  
THYMOL (UNII: 3J50XA376E)  
TURPENTINE OIL (UNII: C5H0QJ6V7F)  
CEDAR LEAF OIL (UNII: BJ169U4NLG)  
PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
Product Characteristics
ColorwhiteScore    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:37000-544-031 in 1 CARTON07/30/199307/30/1993
1100 g in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2NDC:37000-544-0512 g in 1 CONTAINER; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/30/199307/30/1993
3NDC:37000-544-501 in 1 CARTON07/30/199307/30/1993
350 g in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
4NDC:37000-544-171 in 1 CARTON07/30/199307/30/1993
4170 g in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC Monograph DrugM01207/30/199307/30/1993
Labeler - The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (004238200)

Revised: 12/2023
 
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company