Unfortunately, I didn't check the expiration date on the jar until after i used it!
I felt some burning about 15 min. after I put it on.
The label on the jar said EXP JUL 96
Should I get it off or is it harmless?
Its been used quite a bit since we bought it. (the jar is half full)
2006-12-02 12:29:38 · 21 answers · asked by Ammy 6 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
its supposed to burn the manufacturers add expiry dates to cover their asses its fine I do it all the time
2006-12-02 14:21:28 · answer #1 · answered by wracpres1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, you're supposed to feel burning. I'm pretty sure the active ingredient is menthol or something similar. That should produce that hot/cold feeling, which is kinda like burning. If it took 15 minutes and was only mild, that's too long. Most of the active ingredient probably evaporated long since. Try some new stuff and that burning feeling should be a lot greater... which is the whole point! Breathing the evaporating menthol is the other purpose, of course. Ah, topical creams....
2006-12-02 20:35:06 · answer #2 · answered by yodadoe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When did you actually buy the jar? Because if it expired 10 years ago I don't think any reputable store would still be selling it. Even if it is 10 years old I don't think it's harmful, just less potent.
2006-12-02 21:04:55 · answer #3 · answered by Wendi lu who 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It burns as it is vapo-rub. It's harmless. The expiration date is that the camphor may have lost some of its efficacy
2006-12-02 20:42:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's supposed to burn. Get it off as best you can and see if there is a # to call on the jar or on the Vicks web site.
2006-12-02 20:33:12 · answer #5 · answered by John's Secret Identity™ 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i would wash it off, especially since its burning,,,,,,,most things either lose strength with age, or gain strength ,,, but really anything could happen with the chemical interaction,,,, i never knew it had an experation date on it!, but if it has, it must be there for a reason, besides getting you to buy a new jar
2006-12-02 20:35:58 · answer #6 · answered by dlin333 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Harmless. The slight burning feeling is normal.
2006-12-02 20:31:37 · answer #7 · answered by Cindy B 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well I would get it off ASAP use a wash cloths run it under warm water and slide off the wicks dont rub it off or it will go deeper in your pores
2006-12-02 20:32:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would throw it away and get some more. Don't worry about what you already put on, it probably just doesn't do the job anymore.
2006-12-02 20:34:11 · answer #9 · answered by stephanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vicks Vaporub is really hot when applied to the skin. It is nothing.
2006-12-02 20:32:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it always kinda burns but you might wanna take it off just incase
2006-12-02 20:32:17 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋