Question 1

what to do if i get vicks in my eye?

Accepted Answer

Rinse rinse rinse: Wash the eye and surrounding area thoroughly with clean, cool water.  Wash the surrounding area with soap as well, but don't get soap in your eye too.  If you have sterile saline solution (such as for contact lenses), you can use that to irrigate  your eye as well.  Anytime you have a question about a medication overdose or possible poison, you can call poison control at 800-222-1222.

Question 2

what do you do if you get vicks vaporub in your eye?

Accepted Answer

Wash: Gently wash around the eye with mild soap and water.  You may try irrigating the eye with water, eye irrigation or wetting soluiton and then observe.  The menthol in the rub will cause the burning.  Observe & if stable or improving, no big worry.  If worsening or concern, see medical evaluation.  Other than menthol, the rest is petrolatum and okay.  "don't let it vapo-rub you the wrong way!

Question 3

what does vicks do when applied to an eye?

Accepted Answer

Irritates and blurs: Vicks vaporub is not designed to use in eyes.

Question 4

is vicks vapor rub fine if i apply it on my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Please don't: It is not designed for the eyes.

Question 5

what to do if you get vicks vapor rub in your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Wash your eyes: Wash your eyes with water for 15 minutes.

Question 6

my 6 year old has rubbed vicks vapor into eyes what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Flush with water: As with most ' eye splashes, " immediate flushing with plenty of water is important. So, try to flush it with water as much as he/she can tolerated. Vick's vapor probably causes some burning/discomfort to the eye, but not likely to cause injury or impair vision. If worsens with symptom, consult doc. Good luck.

Question 7

can vicks be applied in eyes?

Accepted Answer

No.: Do not appy Vicks in or around the eyes.  It has ingredients that may be damaging.

Question 8

i got vicks vapour rub in my eyes about 15 hours ago and my eyes are still burning. is there anything i can do so it stops burning?

Accepted Answer

See below: I would rinse your eyes very well with water.  I would consider calling poison control and/or seeing an ophthalmologist

Question 9

what do i do if my 2 year old son just got vicks vaporub in his eyes?

Accepted Answer

Call Poison center A: Flush with wtaer and call your local poison center on followup and immediate needs.

Question 10

how  to whitten eyes?

Accepted Answer

Avoid irritation: Dry eye, allergy, infections........... Can cause red eyes.  See your eye doctor to see if you have a condition that can be helped.

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