It contains a powerful combination of active ingredients: menthol, camphor (a mild pain reliever that can help with muscle and joint pain) and methyl salicylate (a topical pain reliever).

Vicks VapoRub is made with ingredients like camphor, eucalyptus oil, and menthol. Camphor is a terpene commonly used in creams, ointments, and lotions and is used topically to help relieve pain ...