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Virpdf{ubPlease read this leaflet carefully before you start to usethis medicine. Ifyou are not sure about anything or haveany questions please ask your pharmacist or doctor.

= This product can be used with other medicines.= What's in it? VicksVapoRub contains levomenthol (2.75% w/w),

camphor (5.00% w/w), eucalyptus oil (1.50% w/w) andturpentine oil (5.00% w/w) as the active ingredients.These aromatic ingredients work by relieving nasalcongestion (a blocked nose), soothing irritated linings in

the nose to effectively ease breathing and relieve cough.VicksVapoRub also includes thymol, nutmeg oil,cedarwood oil and white soft paraffin.The product licence for VicksVapoRub is held by;Procter & Gamble (Health & Beauty Care) LimitedThe HeightsBrooklandsWeybridgeSurreyKT130XPUK

VicksVapoRub is manufactured at;Procter & Gamble GmbH & Co. Manufacturing OHGH-S Richardson Strasse64521 Gross GerauGermany -~. -----This pack may contain 25g, 50g or 100g of ointment.What's it for?

VicksVapoRub is used to relieve nasal catarrh andcongestion, sore throat and coughs due to colds. Itcontains:- Menthol and camphor to calm a cough- Eucalyptus and menthol to relieve nose congestion

- Eucalyptus to relieve catarrh

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Check before useDO NOT use VicksVapoRub on babies under 6 months ofage. DO NOT swallow or place in nostrils. If symptomspersist or in case of fever, consult your doctor.Ifyou are pregnant or breast:feeding ask}our doctor orpharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.Directions for useAdults:Rub VicksVapoRub liberally on the chest,t.hroat and back.Cover whole area for maximum effect. Leavel1ightclothesloose to allow vapours to be inhaled easily.OrMelt two ~easpoons ofVicks VapoRub in very hot (notboiling) water. Inhale the medicated vapours for 10-15minutes. '

Caution: Never re-heat the mixture.

Children (infants and babies over 6 months):Apply lightly to chest and back. Rub in gently.Leave clothes loose for easy inhalation.

IFor external use only l

While Lsing itOccasionallyVicks VapoRub can cause a temporaryreddening of the skin in the region where the product hasbeen rubbed in.This "skin reddening" fades and disappearswithin hours without any further action from yourself: Ifthe reddening does not disappear or if you notice

anything else unusual 1 have any unexpected effects pleasetalk to your doctor or p~armacist.StorageDo not store VicksVapoRub above 25.,C.Do not use VicksVapoRub after the expiry date on thecarton and jar. -

Remember, keep all medicines safely away fromchildren.

You may wa~t. to read this leaflet again. PIeaseLDO NOTthrow it away until you have finished using this medicine.1Vicks and VapoRub al;"eregistered trademarks.P/L 0129/0130

Date of preparation: December 2006.' -