Vicks Vapo Rub

Manufacturer
Navajo Manufacturing Company Inc.
Effective date
2022-07-28
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
3
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 21:56:07

Label at a glance#

ProductVicks Vapo Rub
Active ingredientCAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC), EUCALYPTUS OIL, MENTHOL
Label structure8 sections

Indications and uses

when applied to chest or 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

Dosage and administration

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 a 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 tha...

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Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Camphor (synthetic) 4.8%

Eucalyptus oil 1.2%

Menthol 2.6%

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Cough suppressant

Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • when applied to chest or 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

WARNINGS SECTION

For external use only; avoid contact with eyes.

Do not use 

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

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

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

• 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

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

• 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

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

• 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,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of the reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

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 a 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

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

• store at room temperature

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-873-8276

Package Labeling:

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Vicks Vapo RubVicks Vapo Rub

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
37000-544-06GM - Gram37000-544e2876302-1438-4364-b8f8-c3a99a8da96812015-10-02

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
67751-15767751-157-01
37000-544

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