Vicks

Mentholated cold remedy

Vicks is a brand of over-the-counter cold and flu remedies, most famously the mentholated ointment VapoRub, rubbed on the chest or dissolved in hot water for inhaling.

The name has become nearly generic for such products: Put some Vicks on it.

Other Vicks products include cough drops, nasal sprays, and humidifiers.

cold

flu

Contagious respiratory illness

  • coughExplosive airway clearing
  • sneezeExplosive nasal reflex
  • feverElevated body temperature

chills · sore throat · runny nose · congestion · virus · influenza · symptoms · achy · fatigue · sickbed

menthol

eucalyptus

Aromatic Australian timber tree

vapor · aromatic · pungent · inhalant · scent · tingling · ointment · balm · petroleum jelly · chest rub

relief

decongestant

Drug reducing nasal swelling

stuffy nose · sinuses · expectorant · cough suppressant · steam · humidifier · vaporizer · mucus · phlegm

ritual

grandmother

Mother of a parent

pajamas · maternal care · home nursing · folk remedy · generational · winter nights · comfort · family tradition · nightstand

brand

Procter & Gamble

Major consumer goods corporation

  • NyQuilNighttime cold relief brand
  • DayQuilDaytime cold symptom medication
  • trademarkRegistered commercial identifier

drugstore · over-the-counter · household name

Categories
Opposites
medication delivery method

Vicksoral medication

Drugs swallowed whole

pills · tablets · capsules · syrup · Tylenol

symptom approach

Vicksfever reducer

Drug lowering body heat

antipyretic · pain reliever · analgesic · Tylenol · aspirin

Phrases
Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G