Vicks Vaporub Can Harm Kids Under 2
Vicks VapoRub can cause respiratory distress in kids under the age of 2 when applied under the nose, said researchers from Wake Forest yesterday. According to the researchers, using the product this way can cause a young child's airways to swell and fill with mucus. The researchers advise that parents should never use any over-the-counter cold medicines, including Vicks, on any children under 2 without consulting with your child's doctor. While the researchers only tested Vicks, they warned against similar products including generics. A Proctor & Gamble spokesman said that the product is labeled that it should not be used in children under the age of 2 in any way, without a doctor's advice, and never under the nose. The researchers advised that no one should use it under the nose, regardless of age.
As to the safety of Vicks VapoRub in general, it rates as a 4 on the Cosmetics Database safety scale, rating as Moderate Hazard.
Here are some natural remedies for cold season, that will at least help relieve the symptoms a bit.
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