Label: EQUATE RUB- camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol ointment

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated August 1, 2023

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredients

    Camphor (synthetic) 4.8% .....................................................Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

    Eucalyptus Oil 1.2% .............................................................. Cough suppressant

    Menthol 2.6% .........................................................................Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

  • Purpose

    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; avoid contact with eyes. Do not use

    • by mouth
    • in nostrils
    • on wounds or damaged skin
    • with tight bandages

    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 and occur again within a 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:

    > Rub a thick layer on the throat and chest for cough, or rub on sore aching muscles or joints

    > 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 doctor
    Cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired


    • children under 2 years: do not use

  • Other information

    store at room temperature

  • Inactive ingredients

    cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EQUATE  RUB
    camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:79903-194
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL2.6 g  in 100 g
    EUCALYPTUS OIL (UNII: 2R04ONI662) (EUCALYPTUS OIL - UNII:2R04ONI662) EUCALYPTUS OIL1.2 g  in 100 g
    CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) (UNII: 5TJD82A1ET) (CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) - UNII:5TJD82A1ET) CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)4.8 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    TURPENTINE OIL (UNII: C5H0QJ6V7F)  
    CEDAR LEAF OIL (UNII: BJ169U4NLG)  
    NUTMEG OIL (UNII: Z1CLM48948)  
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    THYMOL (UNII: 3J50XA376E)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:79903-194-171 in 1 CARTON08/01/2023
    150 g in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34108/01/2023
    Labeler - Walmart Inc (051957769)