Vicks Vapour Rub, relieves nasal congestion and cold symptoms - 100 grams

Product name: Vicks Vapour Rub, relieves nasal congestion, for cold symptoms - 100 grams Scientific name: Ointment for cold and influenza belongs to Vicks Vapour Rub 100 g to Cold and allergy medicines How Vicks Vapour Rub ointment works: Contains therapeutic vapors that enter the nose and mouth. The menthol oil and eucalyptus oil in the formula react with a receptor inside sensory nerve cells in the nose, which are also responsible for detecting cold temperatures. This reaction causes a cooling sensation in the nose, similar to inhaling cold air through the nose. Medical uses of Vicks Vapour Rub 100 g: Vicks Vapour Rub is an ointment used to relieve nasal congestion (inflammation of the mucous membranes in the nose and throat), congestion (nasal blockage), sore throat, and cough caused by colds. Contains four active ingredients: camphor, turpentine oil, levomenthol, and eucalyptus oil. Levomenthol and camphor soothe cough. Eucalyptus oil and levomenthol reduce nasal congestion. Eucalyptus oil relieves the common cold. How to use Vicks Vapour Rub 100 g: Adults and children over two years: Rub Vicks Vapour Rub on the chest and back and repeat up to 2-4 times a day as needed. Leave loose clothing to allow vapors to be inhaled easily. In the form of inhalation (for adults and children over 6 years): Put hot water (not boiling) in a suitable inhalation bowl. Dissolve a spoon or two of Vicks Vapour Rub (5 ml size) in the hot water bowl. Keep a safe distance from the mixture in the bowl to avoid burning the face with hot vapors. Inhale the treated vapors for 10-15 minutes at a time. When used for children, it must be under adult supervision. Warning: Do not microwave or reheat this mixture. Vicks Vapour Rub is for external use only. If symptoms persist or if there is a fever, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Doses may be changed in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions. If you take more than the recommended dose, speak to a doctor or go to the hospital immediately. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is time for the next dose. Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the missed dose. Side effects of Vicks Vapour Rub 100 g: Although the following side effects are not common to everyone, some patients may complain of: Redness or skin irritation, eye irritation (by inhalation), or allergic reactions. Using Vicks Vapour Rub 100 g during pregnancy and breastfeeding: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant, or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medication. Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Helpful tips to reduce allergy severity: Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water to thin mucus. Inhale steam: Take a hot bath or boil water and pour it into a bowl, face the bowl (at least 1 foot away), place a towel over the back of your head to form a tent, and inhale. Use some inhalers (humidifier devices), for example Vicks humidifier, to loosen mucus. Avoid inhaling irritants such as dust, perfumes, or pollutants. Wear face masks to reduce exposure to allergens. Sometimes smoke causes airway irritation and leads to inflammation that turns into bronchitis. Quitting smoking will help eliminate cough. Some emulsions like Strepsils help soothe sore throat. Warnings and precautions while using Vicks Vapour Rub 100 g: Before using this medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist: If you have bronchial asthma. If you have or have had a stomach ulcer. If you have liver disease. If you have kidney failure. If you have high blood pressure or any heart diseases. If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medication. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications, including over-the-counter drugs, prescribed medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and dietary supplements. Storage instructions for Vicks Vapour Rub 100 g: Store at temperatures below 25°C. Do not refrigerate the medication. Keep this medication out of sight and reach of children. Store in the original container to protect from moisture. Do not use this medication after the expiration date printed on the box/strip/label. The expiration date refers to the last day of the month.