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Vicks VapoRub Original 57 mL Mentholated Chest & Throat Ointment is a mentholated topical ointment that, when applied to the chest, throat or back, releases medicated vapors to temporarily relieve cough, nasal congestion, and irritation due to the common cold; it also serves as a topical analgesic to soothe minor muscle and joint aches. Its formulation combines camphor (4.8 %), eucalyptus oil (1.2 %) and menthol (2.6 %) as active ingredients and includes cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum, thymol and turpentine oil as inactive ingredients. Intended for adult use and children ages two and up, it can be applied up to three to four times daily as directed, with precautions to avoid contact with the eyes and broken skin, and not to be used internally or in nostrils.