Vicks
Vicks
Vicks (pronounced: viks) is a globally recognized brand of over-the-counter medications owned by the American multinational company, Procter & Gamble. The brand's product line primarily includes treatments for common health issues such as colds, coughs, and flu.
Etymology
The name "Vicks" is derived from the name of the company's founder, Lunsford Richardson, who named the brand after his brother-in-law, Dr. Joshua Vick. Richardson initially started the company in the late 19th century in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Products
Vicks' product line includes a variety of items such as:
- Vicks VapoRub: A topical ointment used for relieving coughs, congestion, and minor aches and pains.
- Vicks DayQuil and Vicks NyQuil: Over-the-counter medications used for relieving symptoms of the common cold and flu.
- Vicks Sinex: A line of nasal sprays used for relieving nasal congestion.
- Vicks VapoInhaler: A compact nasal inhaler that provides temporary relief of nasal congestion.
Related Terms
- Over-the-counter (OTC) drug: A medicine that can be bought without a prescription.
- Procter & Gamble: An American multinational consumer goods corporation.
- Common cold: A viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract.
- Influenza: A viral infection that attacks your respiratory system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vicks
- Wikipedia's article - Vicks
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