Some of Vic's turns into gas or you would not smell it. The petroleum jelly part does not turn into gas.
No, but it contains volatile aromatic oils that do.
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicks_VapoRub#Ingredients
Vicks VapoRub was created in 1905.
Vic ointment may refer to the ointment Vicks VapoRub. VapoRub is a cream that can help you with your congestion when you have a cold.
You should ask your doctor, because to cure nail fungus is very depend on how bad the infection is. Now, research has proven that Vicks VapoRub can cure nail fungus. In fact, most patients were satisfied with treatment using Vicks VapoRub.
Vicks Vapor Rub is poisonous to humans if digested, I would suspect it's the same for dogs. So I wouldn't use it on a dog.
Usually, so it doesn't rub off on your sheets.
Boil or heat a liquid or ice cube or water and you get a vapor. Heat a medication such as Vicks Vaporub and you get a medicated vapor.
it is a possibility particularly in infants under 2
It appears that in the past, one could actually use Vicks Vaporub to manufacture meth. However, the company altered the formula for the product. Therefore, it can no longer be done this way. The reason this was able to occur in the past, is that an active ingredient was used in the product. To sum that up, if you were to be tested having inhaled enough Vicks, the results would probably be positive. For more information, please refer to related link.
It may work for some people, but it isn't recommended you try it. there are many far better options to use first.
vick's VapoRub is safe for children under 2 however if you are uneasy about using it, they do make a product called "BabyRub" which is less harsh
Used for what? The active ingredients in VapoRub all have a strong, distinctive aroma. If it still has the characteristic odor, it should still work. If it smells rancid or insipid, then it's no good. I'd be considerably more cautious if you're eating it than if you're just rubbing it on your chest or something.