Many people reach for Vicks VapoRub to find relief from a nasty cough. When the ointment is rubbed on the chest, the vapors from the eucalyptus oil, camphor, and menthol in the formula enter the nose ...

Cold and flu season is nearly upon us and while you may have escaped a bout of sniffles thus far, know that if you do end up with a stuffy nose or congested chest there is one staple product you can ...

This being cold and flu season, I wonder how many out there are using Vicks VapoRub to cure runny noses and coughs? Recently, I ran across a Vicks advertisement in an old magazine. When I read what ...

Vicks VapoRub and generic versions may be toxic if applied to certain areas of the body, including inside the nose. When used correctly, it can help relieve cold symptoms. Vicks VapoRub is a topical ...

When Liliana Mendoza was a kid growing up in Mexico, Vicks VapoRub was a go-to treatment in her household for common colds and pain. “My grandma used to use it on our chest, our back, and our nose.

There is no scientific proof that putting Vicks VapoRub on your feet will help ease a cough and other cold symptoms. However, there is some evidence that putting Vicks VapoRub on your feet with socks ...

In 1894, the Greensboro pharmacist Lunsford Richardson II developed a mentholated topical ointment, Vicks Magic Croup Salve, to cure a common infant affliction: congestion and a barking cough. Named ...