Vicks vaporub a topical ointment made of ingredients including camphor eucalyptus oil and menthol that you rub on your throat and chest doesn t relieve nasal congestion.
Vicks baby rub for nasal congestion.
In other words it doesn t actually relieve nasal or chest congestion.
When applied to your skin vvr.
Its special formula shrinks swollen membranes and provides fast relief from a stuffy nose heavy chest or other similar symptoms.
Vicks vaporub vvr is not a decongestant.
But the strong menthol odor of vaporub may trick your brain so you feel like you re breathing through an unclogged nose.
People often use vicks as an alternative to oral medications or as part of their overall treatment for.
By contrast decongestant tablets and nasal sprays sold over the counter may narrow blood vessels in your nose s lining leading to reduced swelling in your nasal passages.
However it might make you feel less congested.
It is a fast acting nasal spray decongestant that relieves sinus pressure and shrinks swollen nasal membranes so you can breathe more freely.
Applying vicks babyrub to the feet and covering them with socks may help relieve congestion.
0 5ml vicks inhaler provides immediate relief from nasal congestion due to common cold hay fever upper respiratory allergies or sinusitis.