Label: WALGREENS CHEST RUB- camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol ointment

  • NDC Code(s): 0363-1001-01, 0363-1001-02
  • Packager: Walgreen Company
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • Active ingredient

    Camphor 4.8%

    Eucalyptus oil 1.2%

    Menthol 2.6%

  • Purpose

    Camphor – Cough suppressant/topical analgesic

    Eucalyptus oil – Cough suppressant

    Menthol – Cough suppressant/topical analgesic

  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold
    • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints
  • Warnings

    For external use only

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • chronic cough that lasts or occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema

    When using this product

    • do not heat, microwave, or add to hot water or any container where heating water. May cause splattering and result in burns.
    • do not take by mouth or place in nostrils
    • do not get into eyes
    • do not apply to wounds or damaged skin
    • do not bandage tightly

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
    • muscle aches and pains worsen, persist for more than 7 days, or clear up and occur again within a few days

    If pregnant or breast-feeding

    ask a health professional before use

  • Keep out of reach of children

    If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.

  • Directions

    • see important warning under "When using this product"
    • adults and children 2 years and over:
      • rub a thick layer on the throat and chest for cough, or rub on sore aching muscles and joints
      • cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired
      • clothing should be left loose about the throat and chest to help vapors reach the nose and mouth
      • use up to 3 times daily, or as directed by a doctor
    • children under 2 years: ask a doctor
  • Inactive Ingredients

    fragrance, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    WALGREENS CHEST RUB 
    camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0363-1001
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) (UNII: 5TJD82A1ET) (CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) - UNII:5TJD82A1ET) CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)48 mg  in 1 g
    EUCALYPTUS OIL (UNII: 2R04ONI662) (EUCALYPTUS OIL - UNII:2R04ONI662) EUCALYPTUS OIL12 mg  in 1 g
    MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM26 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    THYMOL (UNII: 3J50XA376E)  
    TURPENTINE OIL (UNII: C5H0QJ6V7F)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0363-1001-011 in 1 CARTON03/01/2015
    1100 g in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:0363-1001-021 in 1 CARTON07/01/2018
    250 g in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34103/01/2015
    Labeler - Walgreen Company (008965063)
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