Label: VAPORIZING CHEST RUB- camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol gel

  • NDC Code(s): 53943-995-03
  • Packager: Discount Drug Mart Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • 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

    • On chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to common cold
    • On muscles and joints, temporarily relieves 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 for 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.

    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:
    • Apply a thick layer on chest and throat or rub on sore aching muscles.
    • Cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired
    • Keep clothing loose about throat/chest to help vapors reach the nose/mouth
    • repeat up to 3 times per 24 hours or as directed by doctor
    • children under 2 years: do not use
  • Other information

    • store at room temperature.
  • Inactive ingredients

    myristica fragrans (nutmeg) kernel oil, petrolatum, thuja occidentalis bark extract, thymol, turpentine

  • Package label

    vapor.rub.cartonChest Rub

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    VAPORIZING CHEST RUB 
    camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol gel
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:53943-995
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) (UNII: 5TJD82A1ET) (CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) - UNII:5TJD82A1ET) CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)4.8 g  in 100 g
    EUCALYPTUS OIL (UNII: 2R04ONI662) (EUCALYPTUS OIL - UNII:2R04ONI662) EUCALYPTUS OIL2.6 g  in 100 g
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL1.2 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    NUTMEG OIL (UNII: Z1CLM48948)  
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    THUJA OCCIDENTALIS BARK (UNII: 19RAD88E6O)  
    THYMOL (UNII: 3J50XA376E)  
    TURPENTINE (UNII: XJ6RUH0O4G)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:53943-995-03100 g in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product11/04/2015
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34111/04/2015
    Labeler - Discount Drug Mart Inc. (047741335)
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