Vicks VapoDrops
Menthol · Lozenge · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (per drop) Menthol 5.8 mg
Purpose
Purpose Cough suppressant/Oral anesthetic
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves: cough associated with a cold occasional minor irritation or sore throat
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 unless directed by doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) a severe sore throat accompanied by difficulty in breathing or that lasts more than 2 days Stop use and ask a doctor if cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) a severe sore throat accompanied by difficulty in breathing or that lasts more than 2 days
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days 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 under 12 years of age: do not use
Other information
Other information Store at no greater than 25°C (77°F) contains soy
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients corn syrup, eucalyptus oil, FD&C Red No. 40, flavors, sucrose, water
Questions?
Questions? 1-800-707-1709
Label text from the FDA structured product label by The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (revised Aug 13, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Menthol in 1 product
Vicks VapoDrops NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84126-362 | Menthol 5.8 mg/1 Lozenge | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Vicks VapoDrops used for?
Uses temporarily relieves: cough associated with a cold occasional minor irritation or sore throat
Who makes Vicks VapoDrops?
Vicks VapoDrops is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company.