im 53yrs old when i was a small child my parents use to make me eat a big fingerful glob of vicks. what harm could this of done
2007-01-25 12:22:09 · 10 answers · asked by cheryl l(cash) harvey 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
ewww. I don't know. Why would they make you eat it? Doesn't sound good at all. But the ingredients is eucolyptus right? I wouldn't think that could hurt you.
2007-01-25 12:29:41 · answer #1 · answered by winslow 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you tried reading the warning label on that stuff? EXTERNAL USE ONLY -- The following is from their website:
"For external use only; avoid contact with eyes.
Do not use:
By mouth
With tight bandages
In nostrils
On wounds or damaged skin
Ask a doctor before use if you have:
Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
When using this product, do not:
Heat
Microwave
Add to hot water or any container where heating water. May cause splattering and result in burns.
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
Muscle aches and pains persist more than 7 days or come back
Cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache
These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away."
2007-01-25 12:30:01 · answer #2 · answered by rdvampy 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
OO, I have to try that. I had a cat who went nuts for my peppermint foot lotion - if I didn't get my socks on quickly enough, he would lick it off!. Even so, he would sniff and sniff my feet. He also would keep coming to my mouth if I were sucking on a peppermint. Smelling the vicks won't hurt him - but don't get it too close so it won't irritate his nose. I'd love to see your kitty dancing!
2016-05-24 00:08:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My father ate it when he was young, too. He tried to make me eat it once when I was sick and I refused. I thought he was trying to kill me! Turns out a lot of people in that generation (my dad's in his late 50s) did it. I don't know what the rationale for eating it was, but he's still alive.
2007-01-25 15:53:55 · answer #4 · answered by Froggy78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Must of been an old wives tale cure for something. Like warm syrup poured in the ear for an ear ache. Sounds like you had it worse then I did. Glad you survived.
2007-01-25 12:31:55 · answer #5 · answered by JAN 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Vicks Vapor Rub isn't even close to that old.
2007-01-25 12:30:19 · answer #6 · answered by blazin_cripz_2006_0wner.sheena 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well they were old school .. if your not dead yet be happy petrolatum is in it.. any petrolatum is cancer causing but ya have to live by it.. so no worries. ya not suppose to eat it.. adn hope ya havent raised your children this way././ if ya had kids.. it has menthol this si safe but the pertrolatum is crap..it is best to smell it in a vaporizor.. not to loosen mucous by eating it. so many people did odd things..
2007-01-25 12:30:02 · answer #7 · answered by gypsygirl731 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
probably none really, vicks has healing ingredients like the native indians used
2007-01-25 12:29:19 · answer #8 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
NOTHING, SINCE YOU STILL LIVING. I'VE DONE THE SAME FOR SORE THROAT AS A KID. NOW THE BOTTLE SAYS DO NOT DIGEST OR WHATEVER. IT COULD HAVE BEEN ON THE JAR WHEN I WAS A KID, SO BOTH OF US ARE STILL KICKING.
2007-01-25 12:33:26 · answer #9 · answered by bettys 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well it didn't kill you
2007-01-25 12:29:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋