For over 125 years, Vicks has been an indispensable ally in relieving winter ailments. Drawing on its expertise, the brand offers a complete range of decongestant solutions based on camphor, menthol and essential oils, renowned for their respiratory effectiveness. On Soin-et-Nature, your ARS-accredited online pharmacy, you'll find Vicks essentials - ointments, nasal sticks, lozenges - designed to soothe the throat, clear the respiratory tract and durably restore your respiratory comfort on a daily basis.
There are brands that span generations, and Vicks is exactly that. Since the 1890s, the promise has remained the same: to relieve cold symptoms and make spending time with your loved ones more comfortable. Visionary pharmacist Lunsford Richardson devised a mentholated ointment to help his son breathe easier. This home remedy quickly became a staple in the family pharmacy under the name "Vicks Family Remedies". But it was the aromatic vapor ointment that changed all that. In 1911, Richardson's son renamed this ointment Vicks VapoRub, a name that evokes both the soothing vapors and the gentle gesture of massaging on the chest or back. This simple gesture has become a reflex in millions of households around the world. During the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918, VapoRub enjoyed a meteoric rise to international fame. From then on, the brand expanded its field of action while remaining true to its mission: to improve respiratory comfort and relieve congested airways.
The instantly recognizable Vicks logo became a symbol of trust. Behind this simple design lies over a century of research, innovation and pharmaceutical know-how.International expansion accelerated, notably with the manufacture of cough drops in Germany in the 60s, products quickly recognized for their effectiveness and quality. Even the formula evolved to meet new needs, with sugar-free, tooth-friendly versions that were just as effective. At the same time, Vicks Inhaler was launched in 1941. This small, easy-to-use nasal stick instantly clears blocked noses thanks to the action of essential oil vapors. It's the ideal on-the-go companion, easy to slip into a pocket or bag. With each decade, the brand adds another string to its bow to remain an indispensable ally against the little ailments of winter.
Even today, Vicks continues to innovate with products such as VapoEnfant, suitable for the very young, and VapoDrops, wellness candies with menthol, honey or iced tea, to soothe irritated throats and refresh breathing. Whether you're suffering from a cold or congestion, or simply looking for quick relief, the brand offers a range of safe, tested solutions that are appreciated the world over. Maybe that's the real Vicks secret: combining immediate relief, ease of use and proven effectiveness. Because when you can't breathe freely, everyday life becomes more complicated. With Vicks, you'll find comfort, freedom and, above all, quality time with your loved ones. Whatever the season or symptoms, you can trust this iconic brand to help you breathe more freely and live better.
Vicks isn't satisfied with just one miracle remedy: the brand offers a complete palette of products designed to relieve the symptoms of colds and nasal congestion. Here's a list of its must-haves, each with its own specific use:
When you choose Vicks, you're putting your trust in a brand that has proven itself for over a century. It's not just an ointment, a stick or a candy: it's a concrete response to the little aches and pains that plague everyday life. It's that moment when you can finally breathe deeply, when the night becomes more peaceful, when children sleep better, and when adults can face their day without a blocked nose or irritated throat.
Vicks is also the assurance of safe formulas, tested and validated by health professionals, and adapted to the whole family. Whether for toddlers with VapoEnfant or adults with VapoRub and sucking candies, each product is designed to provide effective, uncomplicated relief.
And then there's the little ritual. Apply the ointment to your chest, inhale deeply, and feel the sensation of warmth and release, like a reassuring cocoon. It's more than a treatment, it's a moment of pampering, a beneficial interlude in the hustle and bustle of winter.
So yes, between VapoRub, Inhaler and VapoDrops, the Vicks range has grown and diversified. But one thing hasn't changed: its objective. Quite simply, to help you breathe better, so you can live better. Say goodbye to congestion, irritation and blocked noses: with Vicks, you can breathe easier.
Vicks vaporub is used to ease breathing during respiratory ailments, with or without a cough.
This ointment contains flammable volatile substances: after application, avoid standing near a flame or incandescent object (cigarette).
Medicines containing terpenes (camphor, levomenthol) can, in very rare cases, cause serious accidents in young children (convulsions, consciousness disorders, respiratory arrest). They are therefore contraindicated in children under 6.
The risk of accidents due to terpenes is increased :
If no improvement after 3 days, or if fever appears, consult your doctor.
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