Mentholatum Vapour Rub
Category
Cough, Colds and Sore Throat
Manufacturer
MENTHOLATUM COMPANY LTD, THE
Pack size
30g jar
RRP
£2.65
Legal Status
(GSL)
Uses
Symptomatic relief of colds, catarrh and hayfever. For muscular pain and stiffness including back pain, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis, rheumatic pain, bruises and chilblains. Relief from minor skin conditions, including dry and chapped skin, nettle rash, insect bites and stings, itching.
Format and Ingredients
Anhydrous ointment containing:
Camphor 9% w/w
Menthol 1.35% w/w
Methyl Salicylate 0.33% w/w
Dosage
Adults and children over 3 years: apply 2-3 times daily. Colds, catarrh and hayfever: rub on chest, throat and back, or melt one teaspoonful in hot water and inhale vapour. Muscular pain and stiffness: rub onto affected area. Minor skin conditions: apply a small amount lightly to affected area. Under 3 years: not recommended.