A member asked:

I put vicks vaporub on my nose and accidentally inhaled a little bit of it, now i can taste it in my mouth, is that bad?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Not particularly: Your nasal passages contribute to taste sensation anyway. This vapor is inhaled into the lungs routinely where it enters the blood in small amounts. I would not advise eating it but this minor exposure is not significant.

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Answered 12/24/2019

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A member asked:

I put vicks vaporub on my nose and accidentally inhaled a little bit of it, now i can taste it in my mouth, is that bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Dosanjh agreed

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