Who owns Vicks?
Vicks
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- Brand origin
- United States
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. Germany
Vicks is an American over-the-counter health care brand focused on cough, cold, flu, and respiratory relief products. Vicks is ultimately owned by The Procter & Gamble Company through Richardson-Vicks, Inc.
vicks.comOwnership chain
- BrandVicksUnited States
- Richardson-Vicks, Inc.
- Ultimate ownerThe Procter & Gamble CompanyUnited States
About Vicks
What is Vicks?
Vicks is an American consumer health brand that makes over-the-counter products for cough, cold, flu, and nasal symptoms. The Procter & Gamble Company lists Vicks in its personal health care portfolio.
Who owns Vicks?
Vicks is ultimately owned by The Procter & Gamble Company, according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is Vicks, Richardson-Vicks, Inc., and then The Procter & Gamble Company. The Procter & Gamble Company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a publicly listed company.
Where does Vicks come from?
Vicks originated in the United States. Pharmacist Lunsford Richardson began developing and selling remedies in Greensboro, North Carolina, in the 1890s. Vicks states that its first product, Vicks Croup & Pneumonia Salve, was sold in 1894. The product later became known as Vicks VapoRub. Richardson started the Vicks Family Remedies Company in 1898. Richardson-Vicks, Inc. was acquired by The Procter & Gamble Company in 1985.
What products does Vicks make?
Vicks makes products including Vicks VapoRub, NyQuil, DayQuil, Vicks Formula 44, Vicks VapoInhaler, Vicks Sinex, Vicks VapoDrops, and Vicks ZzzQuil. Product availability and names vary by country. The Vicks VapoSteam U.S. liquid inhalant business was acquired by Helen of Troy in 2015, together with licenses for related Vicks trademarks.
Frequently asked questions about Vicks
Is Vicks an American brand?
- Yes. Vicks originated in the United States, and its early history is associated with Greensboro, North Carolina.
Who makes Vicks VapoRub?
- Vicks VapoRub is a Vicks product ultimately owned by The Procter & Gamble Company. Vicks traces the product to Lunsford Richardson's 1894 Croup & Pneumonia Salve.
Are NyQuil and DayQuil Vicks products?
- Yes. NyQuil and DayQuil are Vicks products used for cold and flu symptom relief. Formulations and product availability can vary by market.
Does Procter & Gamble own Vicks?
- Yes. The Procter & Gamble Company owns Vicks through Richardson-Vicks, Inc., according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026.
Is Vicks VapoSteam owned by Procter & Gamble?
- The U.S. Vicks VapoSteam liquid inhalant business was acquired by Helen of Troy in 2015. This transaction did not change the ownership data for the broader Vicks brand, which remains attributed to The Procter & Gamble Company.
Sources: vicks.com: vicks history, en.wikipedia.org, vicks.com: heritage of care and trust, vicks.co.uk, ncpedia.org, de.wikipedia.org, investor.helenoftroy.com, davidson.edu
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Products from Vicks
37- Vicks VapoRubPersonal care β Hygiene (Topical Analgesic/Cold Balm)
- Vicks cough dropsFood β Confectionery (Medicated Lozenges)
- Vicks Sinex MicromistPersonal care β Nasal decongestant spray
- Vicks VapoRub Xtra Strong ointmentPersonal care β Topical medicated ointment
- Vicks Blue with Cooling Menthol Sugar FreeFood β Confectionery (Throat Lozenges)
- Vick VapoRub ointmentPersonal care β topical analgesic ointment
- Vicks VapoRub topical ointmentPersonal care β cough and cold rub
- Vicks VapoDrops Butter Menthol lozengesPersonal care β Medicated lozenges
- Vicks VapoRub OintmentPersonal care β Topical decongestant ointment
- Vicks DayQuil & NyQuil Complete + VapoCool Cold & Flu CapletsHealth & Medicine β Over-the-counter cold and flu relief
- Vicks NyQuil Cold & Flu Nighttime Relief LiquiCapsPersonal care β Hygiene
- Vicks SpeedRead Digital ThermometerPersonal care β medical device (thermometer)
- Vicks Honey Fresh with Cooling Menthol lozengesPersonal care β Throat Lozenges / Cough Drops
- Vicks Blue Sugar Free throat dropsFood β Confectionery (Medicated Lozenges)
- Vicks Double Action Sugar Free lozengesFood β Confectionery (Medicated Lozenges)
- Vicks VapoDropsPersonal care β Throat Lozenges
- Vicks Double Action Sugar Free MintsFood β Confectionery (Throat Lozenges/Mints)
- Vicks VapoRub Xtra StrongPersonal care β Topical Medication / Vaporizing Ointment
- Vicks ZzzQuil Forte gummiesFood β dietary supplement gummies
- Vicks Cough Drops Double Power Warming GingerPersonal care β throat lozenge
- Vicks Honey Fresh throat dropsFood β Confectionery (Throat Lozenges)
- Vicks Blue Sugar Free lozengesFood β Confectionery
- Vicks Honey Fresh with Cooling Menthol + Ginger ExtractFood β Confectionery (Throat Lozenges)
- ZzzQuil Natura melatonin supplementPersonal care β Dietary supplement
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