Q: I recently spent $4.50 for a 1.75-ounce tub of Vicks VapoRub (brand name). When I read the ingredients, I noticed that after "camphor" it says "(synthetic)." I wrote to the company, and the ...

Vicks VapoRub can’t cure an ear infection, and it shouldn’t be used in children’s ears for this purpose. Vicks VapoRub has been a household staple since it was introduced to the American public in ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vick's VapoRub packaging. Many people reach for Vicks VapoRub to find relief from a nasty cough. When the ointment is rubbed on ...

Dear People's Pharmacy: I've read in your column about Vicks VapoRub and the dangers of placing it in the nostrils. We've had a series of colds in our household, and I'd like to treat them without ...

What do Vicks Vapo products treat? Many Vicks Vapo products can be used to help with cough, cold, and flu symptoms. Vicks VapoRub products are topical products that you apply to your chest and neck ...

In an era of children’s cold-medicine shortages, it is interesting to recall the old days. Before miracle drugs and tastier fruit-flavored medications, mountain folks relied on home remedies. Those of ...

Vicks VapoRub and generic versions may be toxic if applied to certain areas of the body, including inside the nose. When used correctly, it can help relieve cold symptoms. Vicks VapoRub is a topical ...

Vicks VapoRub, the menthol salve used to soothe generations of congested kids, may actually make some little ones worse, a new study suggests. The strong-smelling ointment often dabbed under noses or ...

I recently spent $4.50 for a 1.75-ounce tub of Vicks VapoRub (brand name). When I read the ingredients, I noticed that after "camphor" it says "(synthetic)." I wrote to the company, and the response ...

Q. I recently spent $4.50 for a 1.75-ounce tub of Vicks VapoRub (brand name). When I read the ingredients, I noticed that after "camphor" it says "(synthetic)." I wrote to the company, and the ...