Label: VAPORX (camphor- synthetic, eucalyptus oil, and menthol ointment

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

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredients

    Camphor 4.8%
    Eucalyptus oil 1.2%
    Menthol 2.6%

    Purpose

    Cough suppressant and topical analgesic

    Cough suppressant

    Cough suppressant and topical analgesic

  • Uses

    • when applied to chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associatedwith the common cold
    • when applied to muscles and joints, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints
  • Warnings

    For external use only; avoid contact with eyes.

    Do not use

    • by mouth
    • in nostrils
    • with tight bandages
    • 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 worsen or persist for more than 7 days or clear up occur again within few days.
    • cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.

    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.

  • Directions

    see important warnings under " When using this product"

    • adults and children 2 years and over
    • for cough suppression
    • rub a thick layer on throat & chest &
    • cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired
    • keep clothing loose about throat and chest to help vapors reach the nose and mouth
    • use up to three times daily or as directed by doctor
    • for muscle / joint minor aches and pains apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
    • children under 2 years: do not use
  • Other information

    • store at room temperature
  • Inactive ingredients

    cedar wood oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum, pine oil, thymol.

    Manufactured for:

    Akron Pharma Inc.

    Fairfield, NJ 07004.


    Call 1-877-225-6999

    www.akronpharma.com

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    VAPORX 
    camphor (synthetic), eucalyptus oil, and menthol ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:71399-4589
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) (UNII: 5TJD82A1ET) (CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) - UNII:5TJD82A1ET) CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)0.048 g  in 1 g
    EUCALYPTUS OIL (UNII: 2R04ONI662) (EUCALYPTUS OIL - UNII:2R04ONI662) EUCALYPTUS OIL0.012 g  in 1 g
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL0.026 g  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CEDAR LEAF OIL (UNII: BJ169U4NLG)  
    NUTMEG OIL (UNII: Z1CLM48948)  
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    PINE NUT OIL (UNII: 77OAK567AO)  
    THYMOL (UNII: 3J50XA376E)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:71399-4589-1100 g in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product11/05/2021
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34111/05/2021
    Labeler - AKRON PHARMA INC (067878881)
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