Vicks VapoSteam: Usage, Ingredients & What It Treats

Vicks VapoSteam is a camphor product that temporarily relieves coughing associated with a bronchial inflammation, common cold or flu. Vicks VapoSteam also includes alcohol, eucalyptus oil, cedarleaf oil, laureth-7, menthol, nutmeg oil, poloxamer 124 and silicone. This particular Vicks product is indicated for a cough only. Other Vicks products are more suitable for chest congestion, sore throats and other symptoms. You can use VapoSteam with a Vicks hot steam vaporizer or other vaporizers suitable for hot steam.

Things You'll Need

• 1 tbsp. Vicks VapoSteam solution
• 1 quart cold water
• Hot steam vaporizer

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Instructions

• 1

  Add Vicks VapoSteam solution to cold water in a ratio of 1 tbsp. VapoSteam to 1 quart water. Never add VapoSteam solution to hot water.

• 2

  Add VapoSteam and water mixture to Vicks Steam Guard Vaporizer or other vaporizer suitable for hot steam.

• 3

  Secure the steam unit and place vaporizer in a flat, stable location that is water- and heat-proof, four or more feet away from the bedside.

• 4

  Plug in the vaporizer. As the water heats, the vaporizer should begin to release steam.