Founded in the 1890s by pharmacist Lunsford Richardson, Vicks is an American brand of over-the-counter medications owned by Procter & Gamble (P&G). It is most famous for VapoRub, a mentholated topical ointment originally created to treat croup and pneumonia. Today, Vicks is a global leader in respiratory health, offering a wide range of products including DayQuil/NyQuil, Sinex, and humidifiers, all designed to provide relief from cold, flu, and cough symptoms.