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Calpol Calrub

 

Newest Review: ... the purple colour at the top and the green at the bottom. The words "Calrub Vapour Rub" are written at the top of ... more

 ... the tube and there is a picture of a little girl with a small smile on her face. When you first flip up the lid there is a metallic seal over the nozzle. This is easily removed by pulling the small tab attached. Immediately the smell (very similar to Vicks) hits you. I can feel my nose clearing somewhat already and I'm not even bunged up. Following the instructions on the back all you need to do is gently rub a moderate amount onto you child’s throat, chest and back and loosen clothing so the vapours can be released. ...more

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wendybull
Premium Review Calpol Calrub: Calrub by Calpol (571 words)
by - written on 18/01/06 (Very useful, 114 readings)
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I saw Calrub in Sainsbury’s about a year ago. I was looking for Vicks style products to help my kids through stuffy nights when they had colds. My mum always used Vicks on me when I was little but the tub it comes in was always a pain to get the stuff out of without it all going under your nails etc so when I saw this tube of vapour rub made by Calpol I was enthusiastic to try it. It comes in a tube similar to a hand cream, which you squeeze and the product comes out onto your fingers through a small nozzle on the top. It has a flip up lid, which is very useful so you don't drop it when squeezing it out. The packaging on the tube is very ...  Read the complete review

sonyamc
Premium Review Calrub from calpol (191 words)
by - written on 06/10/00 (Very useful, 127 readings)
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I am not sure if this is supossed to go here but will write it all the same. I went to the chemist to buy some vicks as we where all suffering from flu and thought it may help with my children as they where so stuffy at night.whilst I was looking for it i noticed a new vapour rub called Calrub made by Calpol so I though I would give it a try. My first impression was that it was very strong smelling and that it was quite thick looking.When bed time came and I applied it to my childrens chests it went on very easily and although he vapours where very strong at first they setteled down after about 5 mins but lasted all night.I was really impressed and would ...  Read the complete review

 

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