Use As Medicated Vapour To Relieve Nasal Congestion:
Fill a bowl with steaming water (not boiling) and add 2 teaspoonfuls of VapoRub
Have your sick loved one gently inhale the steaming vapors with a towel over their head and the bowl
May be repeated up to four times a day
Discard bowl contents after use
Keep children closely supervised at all times
Use As Rub On Massage For Temporary Relief From Coughs Due To Colds And Minor Muscular Aches Due To Colds:
Warm your hands and rub a dab of Vicks VapoRub on your fingertips, then place both hands on your loved one
With fingers flat, stroke up the sternum, around the top of the chest, out to the shoulders, down to the base of the ribs and back to the bottom of the sternum, making a heart shape
When ready, move up to the neck with smooth, slow upward strokes
When finished, keep clothing loose so the vapors can rise to the nose and mouth
May be repeated up to four times a day
Description
Vicks VapoRub, an effective cold relief which relieves the nasal catarrh, sore throat, congestion and cough due to colds.