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WICK VapoRub cold ointment, Cough, runny nose, hoarseness, congestion
WICK VapoRub
the cold ointment against cough, runny nose, hoarseness and congestion
Areas of Cough, runny nose, hoarseness, congestion, WICK VapoRub cold ointment application:
To improve the condition of cold symptoms in the respiratory tract (cold, hoarseness, inflammation of the bronchial mucosa with symptoms such as coughing and congestion). Free for sale.
For risks and side effects, read the leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.
WICK Pharma, branch of Procter & Gamble GmbH, D-65823 Schwalbach
Status: March 2019
(1) Eccles R, Jawad M, Ramsey DL, Hull JD. Efficacy of a topical aromatic rub (Vicks VapoRub)-speed of action of subjective nasal cooling and relief from nasal congestion. Open Journal of Respiratory Diseases 2015; 5(1): 10-18
(2)Procter & Gamble (Data on Files, 1992). Study MR 92-207
(3) P&G Internal Measurement, Science Data, 2019
(4) Interactions with other medicinal products cannot be ruled out in the event of long-term or large-scale use.
Frees the stuffy nose and relieves the cough - for a restful sleep
active Cough, runny nose, hoarseness, congestion, WICK VapoRub cold ointment ingredients
- 47.1 mg turpentine oil, purified
- 54.6 mg camphor, racemic
- 13.5 mg eucalyptus oil
- 28.2 mg levomenthol
ingredients
- Vaseline, white
- thymol
- cedarwood oil
No matter what you do when you have a cold, WICK VapoRub is always a part of it!
WICK VapoRub cold ointment is four-fold effective for mild or severe cold symptoms, it effectively relieves coughs, runny noses, hoarseness or congestion.
WICK VapoRub is always a must when you have a cold 4 . It helps to sleep like a baby by relieving symptoms, despite a cold.
WICK VapoRub relieves nasal congestion in just 1 minute 1 , relieves cough in 15 minutes 2 , and releases vapors for up to 8 hours. 3
WICK VapoRub is suitable for adults and children from the age of 2 and is gently massaged into the chest and back. In children from 6 years of age, the ointment can also be gently applied to the neck before going to bed. Clothing that is as loose as possible should be worn during use to make it easier to inhale the vapors. 2 to 4 applications per day should not be exceeded. For children from 2 to 5 years, 2 to 3 applications per day should not be exceeded.
Recommended use Cough, runny nose, hoarseness, congestion, WICK VapoRub cold ointment:
The ointment can also be used for inhalation in children from the age of 6 and in adults. To do this, put hot (but not boiling) water in a bowl suitable for inhalation, dissolve 1 – 2 teaspoons of WICK VapoRub in it and breathe in the vapours.
WICK VapoRub can be used together with other cold remedies. No matter what you do when you have a cold, WICK VapoRub is always a part of it!
1 Eccles R, Jawad M, Ramsey DL, Hull JD. Efficacy of a topical aromatic rub (Vicks VapoRub)-speed of action of subjective nasal cooling and relief from nasal congestion. Open Journal of Respiratory Diseases 2015; 5 1 : 10-18
2 Procter & Gamble (Data on Files, 1992). Study MR 92-207
3 P&G Internal Measurement, Science Data, 2019
4 Interactions with other medicinal products cannot be ruled out in the event of long-term or large-scale use.
Mandatory text:
WICK VapoRub cold ointment
Areas of Cough, runny nose, hoarseness, congestion, WICK VapoRub cold ointment application:
To improve the condition of cold symptoms in the respiratory tract (cold, hoarseness, inflammation of the bronchial mucosa with symptoms such as coughing and congestion). Free for sale. Status: March 2019
For risks and side effects, read the leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.
WICK Pharma, branch of Procter & Gamble GmbH, D-65823 Schwalbach