Vicks
is a unique product which has a legacy of its own. It was originally
manufactured by Richardson-Vicks, Inc., based in Greensborro, North
Carolina. In 1985, it was acquired by the American company Procter &
Gamble. Available in 71 countries, it is world #1 cough and cold
brand. Vicks has been available since 1894. It has helped billions to
tackle mild sickness and regain their health. It is not just an
ordinary cough and flu medicine. It has found a small silent place in
the heart of people.
Its
influential heart touching campaigns has has won the confidence of
women, mostly mothers. With a theme that a loving touch can
strengthen family bonds it has come even closer to the families.
Vicks has many products in India - Vicks Vaporub, Vicks Inhaler,
Vicks Cough Drops, Vicks Candys, Vicks Action 500, Vicks Multipain
Relief Gel.
Vicks
Vaporub, which is the most common of all the products is mostly
composed of Menthol (Pudinah ke phool), Camphor (Karpoor), Thymol
(Ajowan ke phool), Turpentine Oil (Tarpin ka tel), Equalyptol
(Nilgiri tel), Nutmeg oil (Jaiphal tel) and Ointment base q.s. Vicks
Inhaler delivers Levomethamphetamine which acts as a decongestant.
