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Vapo Steam

VAPO STEAM

Standard Dose
Directions see important warnings under "When using this product" adults & children 2 years & over: add 1 tablespoon of solution to each quart of water or 1½ teaspoons of solution to each pint of water add solution directly to cold water only in a hot steam vaporizer follow manufacturer's directions for using vaporizer breathe in the medicated vapors use up to three times daily or as directed by a doctor children under 2 years: do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold.
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold.

Dosage and administration Directions see important warnings under "When using this product" adults & children 2 years & over: add 1 tablespoon of solution to each quart of water or 1½ teaspoons of solution to each pint of water add solution directly to cold water only in a hot steam vaporizer follow manufacturer's directions for using vaporizer breathe in the medicated vapors use up to three times daily or as directed by a doctor children under 2 years: do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold. Dosage and administration Directions see important warnings under "When using this product" adults & children 2 years & over: add 1 tablespoon of solution to each quart of water or 1½ teaspoons of solution to each pint of water add solution directly to cold water only in a hot steam vaporizer follow manufacturer's directions for using vaporizer breathe in the medicated vapors use up to three times daily or as directed by a doctor children under 2 years: do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only. Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame. For steam inhalation only. Ask a doctor before use if you have a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) When using this product, do not heat microwave use near an open flame direct steam from the vaporizer too close to the face add to hot water or any container where heating water except when adding to cold water only in a hot steam vaporizer. May cause splattering and result in burns. Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of serious condition. Keep out of reach of children. In case of eye exposure (flush eyes with water); or in case of accidental igestion, seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Monitoring

  • Warnings For external use only.
  • Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame.
  • For steam inhalation only.
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) When using this product, do not heat microwave use near an open flame direct steam from the vaporizer too close to the face add to hot water or any container where heating water except when adding to cold water only in a hot steam vaporizer.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.