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Essentials Kids Vapour Rub Eucalyptus, Menthol & Camphor 2+ Years - 50g

Gentle eucalyptus, menthol and camphor balm for a congested child: smooth onto the chest and back at bedtime and the vapours help them breathe and settle. From 2 years. 50g tub.

  • Soothes a congested child at bedtime.
  • Eucalyptus, menthol and camphor.
  • Chest and back only.
  • From 2 years.
  • 50g tub.
Regular price £2.19 GBP inc. VAT
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Safety information 1
From 2 years; chest and back only
Rub onto the chest, back and throat before bed. Not for babies under 2, and never under the nose, near the eyes or on broken skin. Camphor and menthol can irritate young skin: stop if a rash appears. Keep out of reach, as swallowing it is dangerous.

Product overview

About Essentials Kids Vapour Rub

The bedtime rub for a child with a cold: eucalyptus oil, menthol and camphor in a gentle balm that you smooth onto the chest and back, releasing vapours that help calm and soothe a congested child through the night. For children from 2 years, 50g tub.

Why a vapour rub at bedtime

A blocked nose is worst lying down. The warmth of the rub and the menthol-eucalyptus vapour rising from the chest make the airways feel clearer, which is often enough to settle a child who can't get comfortable. It contains no decongestant medicine, so it can be used alongside children's paracetamol if there's a temperature.

How to use

Smooth a thin layer onto the chest, back and throat before bed, and loosen clothing so the vapours can rise. Repeat once during the night if needed.

Good to know

Not for children under 2. Never apply under the nose, near the eyes, inside the nostrils or on broken skin, and stop if a rash appears. Keep out of reach; swallowing it is dangerous. See a GP if a child is breathless, wheezing or feverish beyond a few days.

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