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Vicks Casero Chest Congestion Relief

Vicks® Casero Chest Congestion Relief with honey and menthol contains guaifenesin to break up phlegm and clear passageways to give you the chest congestion relief you need.


Ingredients | Uses | Warnings | Directions | Other Information

Ingredients

Active Ingredient (in each 6.25 ml dose) (Purpose)
Guaifenesin 100 mg (Expectorant)

Inactive Ingredients
Aspartame, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, flavor, high fructose corn syrup, honey flavor, menthol flavor, polyethylene oxide, polysorbate 60, potassium acesulfame, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate

Uses

Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus.

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Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

  • A sodium restricted diet
  • Persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
  • Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

  • Cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts.

These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Tamper evident: Do not use if printed shrinkband is missing or broken.

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Directions

  • Shake well before using.
  • Use dose cup (12.5 ml = 2-1/2 tsp).
  • Do not exceed 6 doses per 24 hours.
Adults and children 12 years and over 12.5 ml every 4 hours
Children 6 to under 12 years 6.25 ml every 4 hours
Children 2 to under 6 years 3.12 ml every 4 hours
Children under 2 years Do not use

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Other Information

  • Each 12.5 ml dose contains sodium 32 mg.
  • Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 5.5 mg per adult dose.
  • Store at room temperature.
  • Keep dose cup for accurate dosing.

Questions? Call 1-800-344-7490.

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