 [ Symptoms ] is vicks vaporub safe [ Disease ] vicks vaporub is safe it is actually a vaseline type of ointment that contains camphor oil or menthol all it does is create a nice vapor that when inhaled actually de congests the sinus cavity make sure though you do not put it like in your nose or right below your nose it is meant to be rubbed on the chest follow and read the directions on the container that is very important