Some More Vicks History

After the flu epidemic of 1918, sales of the VapoRub soared from $900,000 to $2.9 million in just one year. In 1948, Edward Mabry became president of Vicks (the first non-family member of the Richardson family), which was then known as the Vick Chemical Company.

In 1985, it was sold to Procter & Gamble which has since been marketed as the product which is “The only thing more powerful than a mother’s touch.”

Who can use Vapo Rub? Just so you know, the product is intended for anyone over 2 years of age. VapoRub is suited for both adults and children as a topical medicine. But you should not be using it on your kids if they’re younger than 2 years old.