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Does Vicks Vapourub Have Any Side Effects?
Question: I use Vicks Vapor Rub in my nose alot! I want to know if there's a BAD side effect as I have been woken up before w/ the smell of gas in my nose!
Brief Answer:
Most probably not related to the Vicks vaporub.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I have gone through your query; it suggests that most probably not related to the Vicks vaporub.
For your kind information it contains four active ingredients, levomenthol, eucalyptus oil, turpentine oil and camphor. The possible side effect that reported in some individual such as
1. Redness or irritation of the skin in the area where the rub is applied.
2. Irritation of the eyes from inhaling the vapour
Therefore I don't think your current complaints are due to this vapor rub.
Thanks
Most probably not related to the Vicks vaporub.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I have gone through your query; it suggests that most probably not related to the Vicks vaporub.
For your kind information it contains four active ingredients, levomenthol, eucalyptus oil, turpentine oil and camphor. The possible side effect that reported in some individual such as
1. Redness or irritation of the skin in the area where the rub is applied.
2. Irritation of the eyes from inhaling the vapour
Therefore I don't think your current complaints are due to this vapor rub.
Thanks
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