Buy VICKS products online in Canada
VICKS is a heritage-rich, globally recognized American brand of over-the-counter healthcare products specializing in respiratory relief, cough and cold management, seasonal wellness, and home comfort solutions. Founded in 1894 in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, by pharmacist Lunsford Richardson, VICKS traces its origins to a small drugstore business purchased from his brother-in-law, Dr. Joshua Vick, a respected local physician whose surname inspired the name. Richardson initially launched a line of “Vick’s Family Remedies,” but the breakthrough came in 1912 with the introduction of the menthol-infused “Croup & Pneumonia Salve”, later rebranded as Vicks VapoRub. This formulation—blending menthol, camphor, and eucalyptus oil—rapidly became a household essential, especially during the 1918 influenza pandemic, when sales soared and solidified VICKS’ reputation for trusted congestion and cough relief.
Over the following decades, VICKS built an expansive product portfolio addressing a wide spectrum of respiratory and seasonal ailments. Iconic product launches included VICKS cough drops (1930s), the VICKS VapoInhaler (1941), cough syrup (1952), Sinex nasal spray (1959), and multi-symptom cold and flu medicines like NyQuil (1966) and DayQuil (1990s). Today, its lineup includes VapoRub, VapoInhaler, VapoSteam, VapoPads, Sinex sprays, cough drops, NyQuil, DayQuil, ZzzQuil nighttime sleep aids, and a wide range of humidifiers, vaporizers, and steam inhalers—all combining time-tested botanical actives like menthol, camphor, and eucalyptus oil with modern pharmaceutical formulations to relieve nasal congestion, sore throat, sinus pressure, cough, fever, headache, and sleep disruption.
For much of its history, VICKS operated under Richardson-Vicks, Inc., a family-run company that evolved through mergers and name changes before achieving global reach. In 1985, Procter & Gamble (P&G), a multinational consumer goods giant headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, acquired VICKS. Under P&G’s stewardship, VICKS expanded to more than 70 countries, adhering to GMP-certified manufacturing standards, FDA guidelines, and strict international quality regulations. In some markets, such as German-speaking countries, the brand name is adapted to “Wick” for linguistic reasons. Certain product rights, such as VICKS VapoSteam in the U.S., were sold to Helen of Troy in 2015.
VICKS’ enduring success is driven by multi-generational brand loyalty and its instantly recognizable aroma of menthol and eucalyptus, which evokes both comfort and therapeutic relief. VICKS balances heritage authenticity with innovative modernization, offering sugar-free lozenges, non-drowsy formulas, child-friendly vapor devices, and portable inhalation tools for evolving consumer needs. Widely available in major pharmacy chains, supermarkets, health retailers, and e-commerce platforms, VICKS products are also central to public health advocacy, supporting seasonal flu awareness, respiratory wellness education, and global community health initiatives.
Today, after more than 130 years of innovation, VICKS stands as a pioneer in respiratory wellness—blending scientific expertise, trusted traditions, and a global footprint to help people breathe easier, recover faster, and feel comforted during illness.
Where to buy VICKS products in Canada
You can purchase VICKS items over-the-counter in Canada from YesWellness, an online retailer specializing in health and wellness solutions. YesWellness offers a wide range of VICKS products, including:
- VICKS VapoRub (Various)
- VICKS Humidifiers
YesWellness provides the following benefits when purchasing VICKS items:
- Free shipping on orders over a certain amount.
- Detailed product information and customer reviews.
- A 60-day return policy for most items (exceptions may apply).
As one of Canada's leading online sources for health and wellness items, YesWellness ensures that customers have access to high-quality VICKS items with the convenience of online shopping and home delivery. Here's how you can buy VICKS from YesWellness:
- Visit the YesWellness website.
- Browse the VICKS collection.
- Select the desired VICKS products.
- Add them to your cart.
- Proceed to checkout.
- Complete your purchase.
