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Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Dec-26

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Description

Experience rapid clarity and deep-breathing comfort with Vicks VapoRub Xtra Strong. Formulated to tackle your most demanding symptoms, this concentrated 10ml balm combines a potent blend of menthol, camphor, and eucalyptus oil to provide high-intensity relief from severe colds, coughs, and headaches. Engineered for those who need to stay sharp and present, its extra-strength formula begins working the moment it's applied, delivering a powerful cooling sensation that helps clear your senses. Whether you are preparing for a critical presentation or simply trying to get a restful night's sleep, Vicks Xtra Strong ensures you remain focused and comfortable. Its compact, travel-friendly jar is designed for immediate use, offering a reliable "anywhere" solution that fits perfectly into a desk drawer or pocket. Get the robust protection you deserve and the soothing warmth you need to reclaim your day and feel your best, even when seasonal challenges strike.

Features

 

  • Enhanced Active Formulation: Contains a higher concentration of active aromatic ingredients compared to the standard Vicks VapoRub for severe symptom management.
  • 10ml Travel-Ready Jar: Compact, pocket-sized packaging ensures you have access to severe cold relief anywhere, at the office, during flights, or on road trips.
  • Multi-Symptom Efficacy: A true 4-in-1 solution designed to target blocked noses, coughs, body aches, and headaches simultaneously.
  • Aromatherapy & Steam Ready: Specially formulated base allows it to be used safely in hot water for deep-inhalation steam therapy.
  • Fast-Absorbing Ointment Base: Designed to rub in smoothly without leaving excessive, uncomfortable, greasy residue on the skin or transferring easily to clothes.

Non-Ingestible Topical Action: Bypasses the digestive system entirely, providing localised relief without the gastrointestinal side effects common with oral cold medicines.

Key Ingredients

  • Menthol 
  • Camphor 
  • Eucalyptus Oil 
  • Turpentine Oil
  • Thymol 
  • Nutmeg Oil

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Directions for Use

For rapid and effective relief, follow these step-by-step instructions:

1. For Blocked Nose & Cough: Scoop a generous, coin-sized amount of the ointment using clean fingers.
2. Application: Gently massage the rub onto your chest, neck, and back in circular motions.
3. Clothing: Leave your nightclothes loose around your throat and chest to allow the medicated vapours to reach your nose and mouth easily.
4. For Headaches & Body Aches: Apply a thin layer directly to the temples, forehead, or affected muscles and rub gently until partially absorbed.
5. Frequency: Apply up to 3–4 times daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Pro Tip for Severe Congestion (Steam Inhalation): Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of the ointment into a bowl of steaming (not boiling) hot water. Lean over the bowl, drape a towel over your head, and inhale the medicated vapours deeply for 10–15 minutes.

 

Age-Specific Advisory: This extra-strong formulation is recommended for adults and children above 6 years of age.

Key Benefits

 

  • Rapid Blocked Nose Remedy: The extra-strong formulation of menthol and eucalyptus releases potent medicated vapours that instantly clear nasal passages, reducing inflammation and restoring normal breathing within minutes.
  • Deep Chest Congestion Relief: When applied to the chest, the ointment generates a warming, soothing sensation that penetrates deeply to break up stubborn mucus, alleviating heavy chest tightness.
  • Effective Cough and Cold Treatment: Clinically proven aromatic vapours travel through the respiratory tract to suppress dry, hacking nighttime coughs, ensuring your throat gets the rest it needs to heal.
  • Targeted Headache Relief: Acts as a fast-acting topical analgesic. Massaging a small amount into the temples improves localised blood flow and distracts pain receptors, naturally easing tension headaches.
  • Muscle Ache Soothing Action: Formulated with camphor, it serves as a mild rubefacient, generating gentle heat to relax overworked muscles and soothe body aches associated with viral fevers.
  • Uninterrupted Sleep Support: By aggressively clearing the airways and suppressing coughs, it reduces the need for mouth-breathing and prevents sleep disruptions, helping your body recover faster overnight.

FAQs

Vicks VapoRub Xtra Strong 10ml is a powerful topical ointment used to treat severe cold symptoms. It provides rapid relief from chest congestion, stubborn blocked noses, dry coughs, muscle aches, and tension headaches caused by common colds and viral infections.

The extra-strong cold rub features a higher concentration of key active ingredients, specifically menthol, camphor, and eucalyptus oil. This enhanced formula delivers a more intense cooling sensation, stronger medicated vapours, and faster relief for severe or persistent cold symptoms.

Yes, it is highly effective for steam inhalation. Add one to two teaspoons of the ointment to a bowl of steaming hot (not actively boiling) water. Inhale the aromatic vapours for 10-15 minutes to clear deep chest congestion and severe nasal blockages.

No. Because of its potent formulation of camphor and menthol, Vicks VapoRub for severe cold should not be used on infants or children under 6 years of age. For young children, opt for mild, paediatrician-approved baby rubs instead.

You can safely apply the ointment 3 to 4 times a day. For best results in treating nighttime coughs and promoting uninterrupted sleep, apply it generously to the chest and throat right before bedtime.

No, you should never apply Vicks VapoRub inside your nostrils. The active ingredients, especially camphor, can be absorbed through the mucous membranes and may cause irritation or localised respiratory issues. Apply only to the chest, throat, back, or temples.

Yes. The menthol and nutmeg oil in the formulation act as a fast-acting topical analgesic. When massaged gently into the temples and forehead, it creates a cooling sensation that relaxes blood vessels and effectively soothes tension headaches.

While topical menthol camphor ointments are generally considered safe, pregnant or breastfeeding women should always consult their gynaecologist or healthcare provider before using products with high concentrations of essential oils and camphor.

Vicks VapoRub is strictly for external use. If accidentally ingested, do not induce vomiting. Immediately seek medical attention or head to the nearest hospital, as oral ingestion of camphor can be toxic.

A 10ml jar is designed as a pocket-friendly, travel-sized pack. Depending on usage frequency, it typically provides enough ointment for 4 to 6 full chest/back applications, making it perfect for managing a standard 3-to-5-day cold cycle.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Procter & Gamble, India P&G Plaza, Cardinal Gracias Road, Chakala, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400099.
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