What is vicks vaporub relief of cough cold flu like symptoms 50g? Vicks vaporub is a medicinal ointment which relieves the symptoms of cold in adults and children above two years old. Thanks to its active ingredients, including menthol and eucalyptus oil, vicks vaporub helps to relieve nasal catarrh inflammation of mucous membranes in the nose and throat, nasal congestion, sore throat and coughs due to colds. What are the key features? Relieves 4 cold symptoms to help you sleep nasal catarrh, nasal congestion, cough due to colds, sore throat starts to relieve nasal congestion in about 1 minute releases vapours for up to 8 hours for the whole family, rub on method suitable for children 2 years and older. Always read the leaflet ingredients what are the active ingredients? Levomenthol 2.75% w w, camphor 5% w w, eucalyptus oil 1.5% w w, turpentine oil 5% w wingredients usage how to use vicks vaporub relief of cough cold flu like symptoms 50g rub on method adults rub vaporub liberally on the chest, throat and back. Rub in well over the whole area and leave nightclothes loose for easy inhalation. Children over 2 years apply lightly to chest and back. Rub gently and leave clothes loose for easy inhalation. Inhalation method adults and children over the age of 12 melt two teaspoons of vaporub in very hot water and inhale the vapours. Not recommended for children under 2 years of age. Read the package leaflet before use. Usage warnings precautions to consider before using vicks vaporub relief of cough cold flu like symptoms 50g do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. Do not administer to children lt 2 years. Do not use as an inhalation for children lt 12 years. If you have a history of airway disease or asthma consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Topical do not apply to broken skin, wounds or mucous membrane. Do not swallow or apply directly onto the nostrils, eyes, mouth or face. For external use only. Do not bandage tightly. Do not wear with heat wraps or any kind of heat. Inhalation do not use boiling water to prepare inhalations. Do not heat or re heat the mixture in a microwave. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Warnings