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  • Vicks VapoSteam (Procter & Gamble)

    Drug Facts:

    ACTIVE INGREDIENT
    Purpose:
    Camphor 6.2%
    Cough suppressant

    USES

    Temporarily relieves cough associated with a cold.

    WARNINGS

    Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious consequences.

    For external use only

    Flammable Keep away from fire or flame. For steam inhalation only.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have:

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

    When using this product, do not

    • heat
    • microwave
    • use near an open flame
    • take by mouth
    • 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 lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts.
      These could be signs of a serious condition.

    Keep out of reach of children. In case of eye exposure (flush eyes with water); or in case of accidental ingestion, seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

    DIRECTIONS

    see important warnings under "When using this product"

    • under 2 yrs.: ask a doctor
    • adults & children 2 yrs. & older: use 1 tablespoon of solution for each quart of water or 1 ½ teaspoonsful of solution for 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 medicated vapors.
    • May be repeated up to 3 times a day.

    Other Information:

    • Close container tightly and store at room temperature away from heat

    INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    Alcohol 78%, cedarleaf oil, eucalyptus oil, laureth-7, menthol, nutmeg oil, poloxamer 124, silicone.

    HOW SUPPLIED

    Available in 4 FL OZ (118 ml) and 8 FL OZ (235 ml) bottles.

    Questions? 1-800-873-8276

    Made in Mexico by Procter & Gamble

    Manufactura S. de R.L. de C.V.

    Dist. by Procter & Gamble

    Cincinnati OH 45202

    50144018


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