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Vicks Casero Cough Suppressant / Topical Analgesic

Apply Vicks® Casero Cough Suppressant/Topical Analgesic to your chest and throat to relieve coughing due to the common cold and to your muscles and joints to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains.


Ingredients | Uses | Warnings | Directions | Other Information

Ingredients

Active Ingredients (Purpose)
Camphor 4.7% (Cough suppressant and topical analgesic)
Eucalyptus oil 1.2% (Cough suppressant)
Menthol 2.6% (Cough suppressant and topical analgesic)

Inactive Ingredients
Cedarleaf oil, lemon fragrance, nutmeg oil, special petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil

Uses

  • On chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to common cold
  • On muscles and joints, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains

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Warnings

For external use only; avoid contact with eyes.

Do not use:

  • By mouth
  • With tight bandages
  • In nostrils
  • On wounds or damaged skin

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

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

When using this product, do not:

  • Heat
  • Microwave
  • Add to hot water or any container where heating water. May cause splattering and result in burns.

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

  • Muscle aches and pains persist more than 7 days or come back
  • Cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache

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. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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Directions

See important warnings under "When using this product."

  • Adults and children 2 years and over:
    • Rub a thick layer on chest and throat or rub on sore, aching muscles.
    • Cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired.
    • Keep clothing loose about throat/chest to help vapors reach the nose/mouth.
    • Repeat up to three times per 24 hours or as directed by doctor.
  • Children under 2 years of age:
    • Ask a doctor.

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Other Information

  • Store at room temperature.

Questions? Call 1-800-275-5489.

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