vicks balm 19gm
Highlights
- On chest and throat temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with the common cold.
- On muscles and joints temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints.
Directions For Use
- Rub a thick layer of vicks balm 19gm on the throat and chest.
- Cover the area with a dry and warm cloth.
- Apply vicks balm 19gm three times a day or as directed by the doctor.
Warnings
- Children under 2 years do not use.
Precautions
- In adults and children age 2 and older use it only on the neck and chest.
- Swallowing a few teaspoons of camphor one of the main ingredients and other topical medications such as campho-phenique and bengay can cause deadly poisoning in toddlers.
- Topical camphor absorbed through mucous membranes or broken skin also can be toxic. that's why you should never put in or around the nostrils especially a small child's nostrils.
- If it gets in your eye it can injure your cornea.