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

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated August 1, 2025

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  • Active Ingredient                                   Purpose

    Camphor 4.7%                                     Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

    Eucalyptus oil 1.2%                               Cough suppressant

    Menthol 1.25%                                      Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

  • PURPOSE

  • Uses

    When applied to chest or throat: Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a common cold

    When applied to muscles and joints: Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

  • Warnings

    For external use only

    Ask a doctor before use if you have:

    • A cough with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • Chronic cough that lasts or 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 burns
    • Take by mouth or place in nostrils Use in or near eyes
    • Apply to wounds or damaged skin
    • Bandage tightly
    • Use with other topical pain relievers

    Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If

    • Muscle aches and pains worsen or last more than 7 days Symptoms clear up and then return within a few days
    • Cough persists more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by: Fever, Rash, Persistent headache A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition
    • Redness or irritation develops

    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" For Cough Suppression:

    Adults and children 2 years and older:

    ▪ Rub on the throat and chest in a thick layer

    ▪ Cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired

    ▪ Clothing should be loose around 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 of age:

    ▪ Ask a doctor

    For Muscle & Joint Minor Aches and Pains:

    Adults and children 2 years and older:

    ▪ Clean affected area before applying

    ▪ Apply to affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily

    Children under 2 years of age:

    ▪ Consult a doctor

  • Other information

    • Store at room temperature
  • Inactive Ingredients

    Cedar leaf oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil

  • Product label

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    VAPORIZING CHEST RUB 
    camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:84809-007
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CAMPHOR (NATURAL) (UNII: N20HL7Q941) (CAMPHOR (NATURAL) - UNII:N20HL7Q941) CAMPHOR (NATURAL)4.7 g  in 100 g
    EUCALYPTUS OIL (UNII: 2R04ONI662) (EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS LEAF OIL - UNII:2R04ONI662) EUCALYPTUS OIL1.2 g  in 100 g
    MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM1.25 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CEDAR LEAF OIL (UNII: BJ169U4NLG)  
    NUTMEG OIL (UNII: Z1CLM48948)  
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    THYMOL (UNII: 3J50XA376E)  
    TURPENTINE OIL (UNII: C5H0QJ6V7F)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:84809-007-01113 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/25/2025
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01207/25/2025
    Labeler - LJ Pharma (914078633)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    LJ Pharma914078633manufacture(84809-007)