More than 90 years of cough drop expertise

VICKS cough drops - more than 90 years of cough drop expertise. Created by the maker of the famous VICKS VapoRup, Lunsford Richardson. VICKS cough drops are the first major product to join VapoRub in the VICKS family in 1931.
They were an immediate hit, selling more than 25 million packages in the first year.

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1930’er

Introduction of VICKS cough drops to the US market.

1950’er

Three new delicious varieties were born: Eucalyptus and Cherry followed by Lemon which is today still one of the most loved VICKS flavours.

1960

In Germany a large production facility was built for VICKS cough drops. From there they are shipped across Europe, where the good quality of the „Made in Germany“ VICKS cough drops is respected and appreciated.

1970

In the seventies comes the birth of a classic: VICKS Blue wins the hearts of many VICKS fans and helps them to enjoy a deep breath.

1980

Since the end of the 80s the popular VICKS cough drops are available sugar free and thus became friendly to teeth.

2015

In November 2015, Katjes Fassin GmbH + Co. KG acquires the unlimited license to market and sell Vicks cough drops in Europe.

2016

Now VICKS VapoDrops® are available in the UK market.

2020

Expansion of the "Katjes Glass Candy Factory" due to the takeover of the production of VICKS cough drops

2022

VICKS coughdrops are also available in Portugal!

2023

Our polar bear conquers Europe