Vicks

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.