Question 1

is it safe to add hot water to vicks vapor rub and breath in the vapors with a towel over your head. the warning label says not to, may cause burns?

Accepted Answer

Vapors: Lose the head towel and just breath in vapor; alternatively, just take a shower and breath in the steam. The mentholatum is sooth, however can be irritating to nasal and lung passages in breathed in close proximity, Follow the label warnings,

Question 2

is vick's vapor rub safe to use?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 4

can vicks vapor rub help with stretch marks?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: It probably won't make any difference.

Question 5

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 6

can you give a child medicine then put vapor rub on them is that safe?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Without knowing what medications you are talking about, no safety decision can be made. I don't recommend vapor rubs of any kind before school age.It stinks up the room and makes many kids congested.

Question 7

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 8

can i use vicks vapor rub on any humidifier?

Accepted Answer

I don't advise it: This product is marketed with the idea that stinky medicine smell is therapeutic. It replicates the aroma  therapy indian tribes uses in sweat lodges with pine pitch. I don't recommend it for kids under 2 as the smell often aggravates congestion.

Question 9

how should i put vick's vapor rub on my nails?

Accepted Answer

Thin coat: Apply a thin coat and then cover with bandaids.

Question 10

is it ok to use  vicks vapor rub on a premature baby?

Accepted Answer

I don't advise it : Although a common part of many parents medicine chest, I do not advise the use of vapor rub or similar products on any infant under six months(especially premi's). Any fume or fragrance producing product can lead to excessive internal nasal swelling & congestion of the young infant & increased breathing difficulty. The older infant & child can mouth breathe & bypass this effect.

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Is it safe to eat vicks vapor rub?

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