Label: CHEST RUB- camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol jelly

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

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  • Other safety information

    Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious consequences

  • Active ingredients

    Camphor 4.8%
    Eucalyptus oil 1.2%
    Menthol 2.6%

  • Purpose

    cough suppressant + topical analgesic

  • uses

    • on chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to common cold
    • on muscles and jonts, temporarily releives 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 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

    In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    See imporatant warning under "When using this product"

    • adults + children 2 yrs + over:
    • rub a thick layer on chest + throat or rub on sore aching muscles
    • cover with warm, dry cloth if desired
    • keep clothing loose about throat/chest to help vapors reach the nose/mouth
    • repeat up to three times per 24 hours or as directed by doctor
    • children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
  • Other information 

    store at room temperature

  • Inactive ingredients

    cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, special petrolatum, spirits of turpentine, thymol

  • Side panel information

    The active ingredients in Rite Aid Medicatd Chest Rub work naturaly, by breathing the medicated vapors, to relieve coughing due to colds.  Rite Aid Phamacy Chest Rub also relieves minor muscle aches and pains.

  • Disclaimer

    This product is not manufactured or distributed by Procter + Gamble, distributor of Vicks VapoRub

  • Adverse Reactions

    DISTRIBUTED BY: 

    RITE AID, 30 HUNTER LANE

    CAMP HILL, PA 17011

    MADE IN USA

    WITH US AND FOREIGN COMPONENTS

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    Compare to Vicks VapoRub

    CHEST

    RUB

    CAMPHOR 4.8%

    EUCALYPTUS 1.2%

    MENTHOL 2.6%

    COUGH SUPPRESSANT/

    TOPICAL ANALGESIC

    NET WT 3.53 OZ (100 g)

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CHEST RUB 
    camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol jelly
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:11822-3197
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CAMPHOR (NATURAL) (UNII: N20HL7Q941) (CAMPHOR (NATURAL) - UNII:N20HL7Q941) CAMPHOR (NATURAL)4.8 kg  in 100 kg
    EUCALYPTUS OIL (UNII: 2R04ONI662) (EUCALYPTUS OIL - UNII:2R04ONI662) EUCALYPTUS OIL1.2 kg  in 100 kg
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL2.6 kg  in 100 kg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CEDAR LEAF OIL (UNII: BJ169U4NLG)  
    NUTMEG OIL (UNII: Z1CLM48948)  
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    PARAFFIN (UNII: I9O0E3H2ZE)  
    TURPENTINE OIL (UNII: C5H0QJ6V7F)  
    THYMOL (UNII: 3J50XA376E)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:11822-3197-20.1 kg in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/12/2009
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34101/12/2009
    Labeler - Rite Aid (014578892)
    Registrant - Vi-Jon, LLC (790752542)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Vi-Jon, LLC790752542manufacture(11822-3197)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Vi-Jon, LLC088520668manufacture(11822-3197)
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