Vicks Vaporub Inhalation Vapour, Ointment Levomenthol 2.75% w/wCamphor 5.00% w/wEucalyptus Oil 1.50% w/w

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Active ingredient:

Camphor; Levomenthol; Eucalyptus oil; Turpentine oil

Available from:

Procter & Gamble (Health & Beauty Care) Ltd

ATC code:

R05X

INN (International Name):

Camphor; Levomenthol; Eucalyptus oil; Turpentine oil

Dosage:

N/A

Pharmaceutical form:

Inhalation vapour, ointment

Prescription type:

Product not subject to medical prescription

Therapeutic area:

OTHER COLD PREPARATIONS

Authorization status:

Marketed

Authorization date:

2000-06-23

Patient Information leaflet

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VICKS VAPORUB
INHALATION VAPOUR, OINTMENT
Levomenthol 2.75 % w/w
Camphor 5.00 % w/w
Eucalyptus oil 1.50 % w/w
Turpentine oil 5.00 % w/w
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFL ET
IN THIS LEAFL ET:
1. WHAT VICKS VAPORUB IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
2. BEFORE YOU USE VICKS VAPORUB
3. HOW TO USE VICKS VAPORUB
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
5. HOW TO STORE VICKS VAPORUB
6. FURTHER INFORMATION
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFL ET CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
FOR YOU.
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still
need to
use Vicks VapoRub carefully to get the best results from it.
- KEEP THIS LEAFL ET. You may need to read it again.
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
- You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve.
- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This
includes
any possible side effects not listed in this leafl et. See section 4.
1. WHAT VICKS VAPORUB IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Vicks VapoRub is an ointment which is used to relieve nasal catarrh
(infl ammation of mucous membranes in the nose and throat), congestion
(a blocked nose), sore throat and coughs due to colds. Vicks VapoRub
contains four active ingredients: Camphor, Turpentine oil, Levomenthol
and
Eucalyptus oil.
•
Levomenthol and camphor calm a cough
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Eucalyptus oil and Levomenthol relieve nasal congestion (blocked nose)
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Eucalyptus oil relieves catarrh
2. BEFORE YOU USE VICKS VAPORUB
DO NOT USE VICKS VAPORUB:
•
if you are allergic to any of the actives or other ingredients (see
section 6)
•
on children under 2 years
•
as an inhalation for children under 6 years
•
on broken skin, wounds or mucous membranes
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swallow or apply directly onto the nostrils, eyes, mouth or face
Do not bandage tightly.
Do not use with heat wrap.
Do not use boiling water to prepare inhalations.
Do not heat or re-heat the mixture in a microwave.
TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH VICKS VAPORUB
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you:
•
have

Summary of Product characteristics

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Vicks Vaporub Inhalation Vapour, Ointment
Levomenthol
2.75% w/w
Camphor
5.00% w/w
Eucalyptus Oil
1.50% w/w
Turpentine Oil
5.00% w/w
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Inhalation vapour, ointment
A soft, white or yellow unctuous ointment with a characteristic odour.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
For the symptomatic relief of nasal catarrh and congestion, sore
throat, also cough due to colds.
4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
TOPICAL
Adults and children over 2 years
Rub the indicated amount onto the areas indicated (e.g. chest, back)
and repeat up to 2-4 times a day as needed. Wear
loose clothing to facilitate the inhalation of the vapours.
INHALATION
Adults and children over 6 years:
Place 1 – 2 x 5ml Spoonfuls as indicated into a bowl of hot (not
boiling) water. Inhale the vapours for up to 10 – 15
minutes per time. Do not heat in the microwave or reheat this mixture.
Children should always be supervised.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Do not administer to children < 2 years.
Do not use as an inhalation for children < 6 years.
Name of the active substances:
Quantity
Unit
Levomenthol
2.75
% w/w
Camphor
5.00
% w/w
Eucalyptus oil
1.50
% w/w
Turpentine oil
5.00
% w/w
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