Often asked: What Are Vicks Vapopads Used For?

Vicks Soothing Menthol VapoPads® are uniquely designed to work with your Vicks humidifier to release soothing vapors. Each VapoPad is designed to release up to 8 hours of menthol vapors to enhance your humidification experience and to help provide added comfort.

Do Vicks VapoPads help with congestion?

This wellness product, by well-known brand Vicks, is a lightweight and portable device that vaporizes water. It can be used with or without Vicks VapoSteam and Vicks VapoPads to temporarily relieve nasal and sinus congestion.

Do you have to use VapoPads in humidifier?

There is no need to use the scented pads, the Vick’s humidifier can be used without them if you wish. Optional Vicks VapoPads are available in original menthol or rosemary / lavender fragrances, which soothe better sleep.

Are Vicks VapoPads safe to use?

Yes, it’s safe to use Vicks VapoPads for babies, particularly if you’re using a humidifier with water-based drops. There are different types of vaporizers and humidifiers recommended for use by Vicks to help release the menthol scent that eases nasal congestion for your little one.

Do Vaporisers help with cough?

Vaporizers heat the water and add steam to the air. Cool-mist humidifiers add a cool fine vapor. Both devices can help relieve skin and nasal dryness. Adding moisture to the air, whether using a cool or warm mist, may also help ease symptoms such as nasal and chest congestion, along with coughing.

Can you use VapoPads and VapoSteam at the same time?

Using both will add medication and scent to the air at the same time. If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to contact our consumer relations team by emailing us at SocialSupport@helenoftroy.com. Thank you.

How many times can you use Vicks Vapopads?

Answer: Each VapoPad provides up to 8 hours of soothing vapors. For infants under 10 lbs., do not use more than 2 pads in a 24-hour period. For children between 10-22 lbs., do not use more than 6 pads in a 24-hour period. For additional FAQ or post-purchase support, please visit our support page.

Can I put Vicks in my cool mist humidifier?

Both cool-mist humidifiers and steam vaporizers add moisture to the air effectively. You can also add inhalants, like Vicks Soothing Vapors, to this type of humidifier, though this should not be done for babies or young children.

What are Vicks VapoPads made of?

Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol, Glycol, Cedar Leaf Oil & Others.

Is a vaporizer good for sinus infection?

“Used correctly, vaporizers and humidifiers are equally effective,” he says. Both humidifiers and vaporizers can get moisture into your nose and sinuses when they get dried out. The key to using humidity as part of your sinus treatment is to use your equipment properly and keep it safe and clean.

Can you use Vicks VapoPads in Crane humidifier?

No, please do not add anything to the water tank of the Crane humidifier – Vicks or otherwise. Vicks humidifiers have their own scent slots or scent stations – depending on the machine – which customers can use to add Vicks VapoPads if they needed a burst of mentholated air.

How long does Vicks Vaposhower last?

They do only last a few minutes per tablet before they melt, but you can use a couple, one after another, if you’re feeling it. 5 out of 5 stars!

Are menthol pads safe?

This medicine may cause harm if chewed or swallowed. If menthol patch has been put in the mouth, call a doctor or poison control center right away. Avoid use of heat sources (such as sunlamps, tanning beds, heating pads, electric blankets, heat lamps, saunas, hot tubs, heated waterbeds).

Are Vicks pads Safe for Babies?

If your baby is under the age of 2, you should never apply Vicks to their chest, nose, feet, or elsewhere. You could try special nonmedicated rub for babies 3 months and older. The blend is dubbed as a “soothing ointment” that contains fragrances of eucalyptus, rosemary, and lavender.