( 5 reviews )
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Feb 12 2006
The design of the Vicks Inhalor is one of the reasons it is so popular. No bigger than a chapstick, you can carry it anywhere. The two primary ingredients are the reliable Vicks Vapors and another medicine, L-Desoxyephedrine which can show up on some drug tests as an Amphetamine. That's why you should keep the card that it comes attached to in the event that your employer tests you shortly after you've used it. The medications in the inhalor are very powerful and you should follow the instructions carefully. Inhaling it more frequently than directed can cause nasal irritation. This is a good product to have on hand when you need something to blast through serious stuffiness. It's a good thing to use if you are so stuffed up that you can't even get nasal spray up you nostril. Clear your congestion temporarily with this and THEN apply nasal spray. Make sure you keep the cap screwed on tightly and keep the inhalor out of the heat. Don't leave in you car where it can heat up. If it's heated up drastically, it can cause irritation since the vapors will be stronger. Just like a nasal spray, you should not use this for more than a few days. A good product that can help you out when others don't work. A nice alternative to oral decongestants.
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Posted: Apr 9 2000
This product was easier to use and carry with you than the typical nose spray, but I didn't feel the product worked as well. The stuffiness returned sooner than with the typical nose spray products. I'd buy it, since it's easy to carry and use.
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Posted: Apr 7 2000
Although I didn't personally use the product, I most definitely received the greatest benefit from it. My husband has sinus problems and a few times a week his nose is so stuffed that I get no sleep from his snoring. When that happens, I usually end up in the guestroom. Now on those nights, he uses the inhaler before bedtime and I get some rest!! He sleeps much better as well. I'd definitely recommend this product to people with similar problems.
