Vicks VapoCool
Benzocaine and Menthol · Lozenge · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (per drop) Menthol 20 mg
Purpose
Purpose Oral anesthetic
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves occasional minor irritation and pain due to sore throat sore mouth
Warnings
Warnings Sore Throat Warning- Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult doctor promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 12 years of age.
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have a severe sore throat accompanied by difficulty in breathing or that lasts more than 2 days a sore throat accompanied by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea or vomiting
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, or if irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children.
Directions
Directions adults and children 12 years and over: dissolve 1 drop slowly in the mouth. Repeat every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor. children 12 years and under: do not use
Other information
Other information Store at no greater than 25°C (77°F) contains Soy.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients acacia, acesulfame potassium, ascorbyl palmitate, beta-carotene, FD&C Blue No. 1, flavor, glycerin, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, isomalt, maltodextrin, potassium sorbate, sucralose, sucrose, sunflower oil, vitamin E DL-alpha, water
Questions?
Questions? 1-800-707-1709
Label text from the FDA structured product label by The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (revised Apr 23, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Menthol in 9 products
- Benzocaine in 4 products
Vicks VapoCool NDC products (9)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37000-597 | Menthol 20 mg/1 Lozenge | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 37000-928 | Benzocaine 5 g/100mL; Menthol 1 g/100mL Liquid | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 37000-935 | Benzocaine 15 mg/1; Menthol 20 mg/1 Lozenge | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 69423-796 | Menthol 20 mg/1 Lozenge | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 69423-797 | Menthol 20 mg/1 Lozenge | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 69423-901 | Benzocaine 5 g/100mL; Menthol 1 g/100mL Spray | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 84126-313 | Menthol 20 mg/1 Lozenge | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 84126-341 | Menthol 20 mg/1 Lozenge | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 84126-366 | Benzocaine 15 mg/1; Menthol 20 mg/1 Lozenge | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Vicks VapoCool used for?
Uses temporarily relieves occasional minor irritation and pain due to sore throat sore mouth
Who makes Vicks VapoCool?
Vicks VapoCool is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company.