Question 1

can i use vic's vapor rub during 2nd trimester of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes she can: Yes she can use Vicks vapurub.

Question 2

is it safe to eat vicks vapor rub?

Accepted Answer

But why?: Interesting question.  According to poison control, no. But the ingredients are camphor and menthol both of which have been used in cooking for centuries.  It appears that doses of 50 mg camphor are safe ( way more than would be fond in cooking) 2000 mg will likely produce serious symptoms and 4000 mg is possibly fatal. I don't really see any benefit to eating vicks.

Question 3

is it safe to swallow vicks vapor rub?

Accepted Answer

No: Vicks vapor rub is meant for topical use only

Question 4

is vick's vapor rub safe to use?

Accepted Answer

If you use it: According to directions, been around forever

Question 5

is it safe to use vicks vapor rub on a baby?

Accepted Answer

Baby vicks: There is a special formulation for babies and kiddos. Try putting it on the bottoms of their feet and then putting on thin socks so they don't get it everywhere. There is also a nice night-light/vaporizer that uses little medicated pads to spread the vapors around the room.

Question 6

is vick's vapor rub generally safe to use? or are there any harmful side effects?

Accepted Answer

Relatively safe: Vicks is relatively safe.  It should not be ingested and should not be used in children under the age of two.

Question 7

is vicks vapor rub helpful/ and safe to use on a two year old? i've tried everything else for his horrible cough.. vaporizer- suction.. elevation..

Accepted Answer

Yes : put on his his feet and let him wear socks. Try also honey for coughing.

Question 8

i'll be 10 weeks tomorrow. i have a very bad cold,was wondering is it safe to use vapor rub? also, vicks warmsteam vaporizer with vapopads or vaporste

Accepted Answer

Yes it is Safe: It is safe to use but still ask your OB Doctor if it is ok to use

Question 9

is it safe to use vicks vapor rub on your ear?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if it is on ear: It would be safe to use Vicks on your earlobe, but i would not recommend using it inside the ear canal.

Question 10

is it safe to put vicks vapor rub in mist humidifier for infant?

Accepted Answer

Age ??: Early infancy is marked by marked sensitivity to irritants ; dependence on narrow nasal passages for breathing. Later childhood employs mouth breathing to bypass much of the congestion. I hate Vicks steam; consider it air pollution. A lifestyle audit to eliminate any odors/irritants in a kids sleeping area + humidity or steam as long as the measured humidity.

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Is it safe to use vicks vapor rub on a baby?

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Is vick's vapor rub generally safe to use? or are there any harmful side effects?

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Is vicks vapor rub helpful/ and safe to use on a two year old? i've tried everything else for his horrible cough.. vaporizer- suction.. elevation..

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I'll be 10 weeks tomorrow. i have a very bad cold,was wondering is it safe to use vapor rub? also, vicks warmsteam vaporizer with vapopads or vaporste

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Is it safe to use vicks vapor rub on your ear?

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Is it safe to put vicks vapor rub in mist humidifier for infant?

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