Effect of Effect of a Medicated Topical Therapy , Petrolatum, and No Treatment on Nocturnal Cough

Effect of a Medicated Topical Therapy, Petrolatum, and No Treatment on Nocturnal Cough and Congestion for Children With Upper Respiratory Infections

This study seeks to subjectively evaluate whether a single application of Vicks® VapoRub® (VVR) ointment or a control ointment (petrolatum) will be superior to no treatment for control of nocturnal cough and congestion due to upper respiratory tract infection (URI) as rated by both parents and children.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Cough and congestion attributed to upper respiratory tract infection

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children with signs or symptoms of more serious or treatable disease
• Presence of itchy, watery eyes or frequent sneezing
• Tachypnea (respiratory rate >95%ile) or labored breathing
• Symptoms for 8 or more days
• History of asthma in the past 2 years, chronic lung disease, or seizure disorder
• History of an allergic reaction to camphor, menthol, eucalyptus, petrolatum, cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, thymol, turpentine oil, Over-the-counter medication containing VVR components