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

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

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  • Warning

    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 the 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 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 important warnings 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 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 as directed
    • 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

  • Adverse reactions

    MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H-E-B ®SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Procter & Gamble, distributor of Vicks® VapoRub®.

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    H-E-B®

    MEDICATED CHEST RUB

    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:37808-248
    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
    CEDAR LEAF OIL (UNII: BJ169U4NLG)  
    NUTMEG OIL (UNII: Z1CLM48948)  
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    TURPENTINE OIL (UNII: C5H0QJ6V7F)  
    THYMOL (UNII: 3J50XA376E)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:37808-248-75100 g in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/23/2009
    2NDC:37808-248-171 in 1 CARTON02/10/2026
    250 g in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01201/23/2009
    Labeler - H E B (007924756)
    Registrant - Nice-Pak Products, LLC (119091520)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Nice-Pak Products, LLC119091514manufacture(37808-248)
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