Vicks VapoSteam
Camphor (synthetic) · Liquid · Respiratory (inhalation)
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Camphor (Synthetic) 6.2%
Purpose
Purpose Cough suppressant
Uses
Use temporarily relieves cough associated with a cold
Warnings
Warnings For external use only. Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame. For steam inhalation only. Do not take by mouth. Ask a doctor before use if you have a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) When using this product, do not heat microwave use near an open flame direct steam from the vaporizer too close to the face add to hot water or any container where heating water except when adding to cold water only in a hot steam vaporizer. May cause splattering and result in burns. 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. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of eye exposure (flush eyes with water); or if swallowed, seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
When using this product
When using this product, do not heat microwave use near an open flame direct steam from the vaporizer too close to the face add to hot water or any container where heating water except when adding to cold water only in a hot steam vaporizer. May cause splattering and result in burns.
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. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
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. In case of eye exposure (flush eyes with water); or if swallowed, seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions see important warnings under " When using this product " adults & children 2 years & over: add 1 tablespoon of solution to each quart of water or 1½ teaspoons of solution to each pint of water add solution directly to cold water only in a hot steam vaporizer follow manufacturer's directions for using vaporizer breathe in the medicated vapors use up to three times daily or as directed by a doctor children under 2 years: do not use
Other information
Other information close container tightly and store at room temperature away from heat contains 78% alcohol
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients alcohol, cedarleaf oil, eucalyptus oil, laureth-7, menthol, nutmeg oil, poloxamer 124, silicone
Questions?
Questions? 1-800-VAPOR-1-2 (1-800-827-6712)
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Kaz USA, Inc (revised Jan 10, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Camphor (synthetic) in 1 product
Vicks VapoSteam NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69901-522 | Camphor (synthetic) .062 g/mL Liquid | Kaz USA, Inc | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Vicks VapoSteam used for?
Use temporarily relieves cough associated with a cold
Who makes Vicks VapoSteam?
Vicks VapoSteam is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Kaz USA, Inc.