Label: CHEST RUB- camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol jelly

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated April 15, 2020

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  • Active ingredients

    Camphor 4.8%
    Eucalyptus oil 1.2%
    Menthol 2.6%

  • Purpose

    cough suppressant + topical analgesic

  • uses

    • on chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to common cold
    • on muscles and jonts, temporarily releives minor aches and pains
  • Warnings

    For external use only; avoid contact with eyes

  • Do not use

    • by mouth
    • with tight bandages
    • in nostrils
    • on wounds or damaged skin
  • Ask a doctor before use

    If you have

    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
  • When using this product

    Do not

    • heat
    • microwave
    • add to hot water or any container where heating water.  May cause splattering and result in burns
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • muscle aches and pains persist more than 7 days or come back
    • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or persistent headache.

    These could be signs of a serious condition

  • If pregnant or breast-feeding

    ask a health professional before use.

  • Keep out of reach of children

    In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    See imporatant warning under "When using this product"

    • adults + children 2 yrs + over:
    • rub a thick layer on chest + throat or rub on sore aching muscles
    • cover with warm, dry cloth if desired
    • keep clothing loose about throat/chest to help vapors reach the nose/mouth
    • repeat up to three times per 24 hours or as directed by doctor
    • children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
  • Other information 

    store at room temperature

  • Inactive ingredients

    cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, special petrolatum, spirits of turpentine, thymol

  • Questions

    Call 1-888-SAFEWAY

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious consequences

    The active ingredients in Safeway Medicated Chest Rub work naturally by breathing in the medicated vapors to relieve coughing due to colds. Safeway Medicated Chest Rub also relieves minor aches and pains.

    *This product is not manufactred or distributed by Procter & Gamble, distributor of Vicks VapoRub

    DISTRIBUTED BY SAFEWAY INC.

    P.O. BOX 99

    PLEASANTON, CA 94566-0009

    1-888-SAFEWAY

    www.safeway.com

    Product of U.S.A.

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    Compare to Vicks VapoRub

    Medicated

    Chest Rub

    Camphor

    Eucalyptus oil

    Menthol

    • Cough Suppressant
    • Topical Analgesic

    NET WT 3.53 OZ (100 g)

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CHEST RUB 
    camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol jelly
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:21130-248
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CAMPHOR (NATURAL) (UNII: N20HL7Q941) (CAMPHOR (NATURAL) - UNII:N20HL7Q941) CAMPHOR (NATURAL)48 mg  in 1 g
    EUCALYPTUS OIL (UNII: 2R04ONI662) (EUCALYPTUS OIL - UNII:2R04ONI662) EUCALYPTUS OIL12 mg  in 1 g
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL26 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CEDAR LEAF OIL (UNII: BJ169U4NLG)  
    NUTMEG OIL (UNII: Z1CLM48948)  
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    PARAFFIN (UNII: I9O0E3H2ZE)  
    TURPENTINE OIL (UNII: C5H0QJ6V7F)  
    THYMOL (UNII: 3J50XA376E)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:21130-248-75100 g in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/05/2009
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34101/05/2009
    Labeler - Safeway (009137209)
    Registrant - Vi-Jon (790752542)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Vi-Jon150931459manufacture(21130-248)