Label: CVS CHEST RUB- camphor, eucalyptus oil and menthol ointment

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

DISCLAIMER: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

Drug Label Information

Updated January 14, 2011

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredient                                 Purpose

    Camphor 4.8%.............................................Cough suppressant and topical analgesic
    Eucalyptus oil 1.2%......................................Cough suppressant
    Menthol 2.6%...............................................Cough suppressant and topical analgesic

  • PURPOSE



    Uses


    - on chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to common cold
    - on muscles and joints, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains
     
  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN


    Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a
    Poison Control Center right away.

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE



    Uses

    - on chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to common cold
    - on muscles and joints, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains
  • WARNINGS

    Warnings

    For external use only; avoid contact with the 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
    - muscles aches and pains persist more than 7 days or come back
    - cough lasts more then 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.
  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION


    Directions
    see important warnings under "When using this product"

    - adults and children 2 years and over: rub 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 three times per 24 hours or directed by doctor.

    - children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor

    Other information store at room temperature
     
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive Ingredients


    cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, spirits of turpentine, thymol, white petrolatum.
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL


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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS CHEST RUB 
    camphor, eucalyptus oil and menthol ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-057
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) (UNII: 5TJD82A1ET) (CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) - UNII:5TJD82A1ET) CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)48 mg  in 1 g
    EUCALYPTUS OIL (UNII: 2R04ONI662) (EUCALYPTUS OIL - UNII:2R04ONI662) EUCALYPTUS OIL12 mg  in 1 g
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL26 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA TWIG (UNII: 532BCG080L)  
    TURPENTINE (UNII: XJ6RUH0O4G)  
    THYMOL (UNII: 3J50XA376E)  
    NUTMEG OIL (UNII: Z1CLM48948)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59779-057-571 in 1 CARTON
    150 g in 1 JAR
    2NDC:59779-057-241 in 1 CARTON
    2100 g in 1 JAR
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34101/14/2011
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)
    Registrant - Pharma Pac, LLC (140807475)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Pharma Pac, LLC140807475manufacture