The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-02-19

about one-sixteenth Of an inch
thick or more-and cover with two
thicknesses of hot flannel cloths.
Vicks Acts in Two Ways
Thus applied Vicks has a double
action. First, Vicks is so made that
the body heat gradually releases the
ingredients in the form of vapers.
The more Vicks applied. the stronger
will be the vapors and the longer
these vapors will last. The night
clothing should always be loose
around the neck and the bed clothes
arranged in the form Of a funnel.
These vapors being lighter than air,
rise up from the chest and, if the
bed clothing is properly arranged,
pass by the nose and mouth and are
thus inhaled with each breath,
carrying the medication directly
through the air passages to the lungs.
The second action of Vicks is ex-
ternal-by absorption through and
stimulation of the skin.
Repeat From the Beginning
When the vapors begin to lose
their strength, fresh Vicks should
be applied over the throat and chest.
This to keep up the continuous sup
Ply of vapors. When the redness Of
the skin dies out, all the Vicks re-
naming should be wiped off and the
entire treatment repeated. That Is,
the hot water towels or mustard plas-
tors should be used until the skin
is again thoroughly redeemed, then
massage with Vicks, spread on thick
ly and cover with hot fannels, just
as previously done.
When the Patient ChOkes Up
Sometimes when the patient is
badly choked up, the vapors from
the application on the chest are not
sufficient to make the breathing easier.
In these cases drop a tablespoonful of
Vicks into a kettle of boiling water
and allow the patient to inhaIe the
warm steam and vapors combined for
about ten minutes. Do this several
times a day if needed. Keep the
water boiling and put in additional
Vicks whenever the vapors decrease.
Put a sheet over the patient and the
tea kettle, making a kind of a tent. }
Must BE Used Freely
This is vigorous treatment. but to
check congestion requires vigorous
measures. Vicks must be used freely
to be effective. The cost of the treat
ment is insignificant compared with
the results which are frequently OBJ
t,,ined.
Does Not Take the Place Of the
Physician
In all cases a physician should be
called. These deep colds are too sert-
Gus and have too many complications
to rely entirely on any home medica-
ton. Vicks. however, does not inter-
fere with any treatment that the doc
tor may prescribe. In addition the
formula Of Vicks Is given on every
circular, so there is no reason why
any doctor should object to its use,
except the fact that a few physicians
dc not care to use anything which
is advertised directly to the public.
n Pharmacists Discovery
Vicks VapoRub is the discovery of
a North Carolina pharmacist. From
the back room Of Z little drug store
its use has grown until today liter
ally tens of millions OF families are
never without the familiar blue jar.
1t is their standby for all forms of
cold troubles and, in addition, is use
full for the many minor ailments of
the home. 1t is particularly a boon
TO mothers with small children, be-
cause it is externally applied.
Over II million jars are used yearly
in the United States alone.-Advertise-
ment.