Label: CHESTRUB- camphor menthol eucalyptus oil ointment

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

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  • Active Ingredients

    Camphor 4.7%

    Menthol 1.0%

    Eucalyptus Oil 1.0%


  • Purpose

    Cough Suppressant

    Nasal Decongestant

    Topical Anlagesic

  • Uses

    Temporarily relieves symptoms associated with the common cold:

    • cough
    • nasal congestion
    • chest congestion

    Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles

  • Directions

    See important warnings under "Do not Use this product"

    • Children under 2 years of age, ask a doctor
    • Adults and children 2 years of age and older: rub a thick layer on chest and throat. If desired loosely cover with a soft cloth but keep clothing loose.
    • Repeat up to 3 times daily, or as directed by a doctor
  • Warnings

    For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes.

  • Ask a doctor before use if you have

    Chronic cough that lasts or occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema.

    Cough with excessive phlegm (mucus).

  • Do not use this product

    Near an open flame. By adding water. By mouth. In a microwave oven. On wounds or damaged skin. With tight bandages. In nostrils. added to hot water or any container where you are heating water. May cause splattering and result in burns.

  • Stop use and ask a doctor

    if Muscle aches and pains persist for more than 7 days comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts.

    These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding consult a physician before use.

  • Keep out of reach of children

    If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

  • Inactive Ingredients

    Petrolatum, Nutmeg Oil, Turpentine Oil, Cedar Leaf Oil, Thymol, Paraffin

  • Package Label

    Package Label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CHESTRUB 
    camphor menthol eucalyptus oil ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:20276-100
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) (UNII: 5TJD82A1ET) (CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) - UNII:5TJD82A1ET) CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)4.7 g  in 100 g
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL1 g  in 100 g
    EUCALYPTUS OIL (UNII: 2R04ONI662) (EUCALYPTUS OIL - UNII:2R04ONI662) EUCALYPTUS OIL1 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CEDAR LEAF OIL (UNII: BJ169U4NLG)  
    NUTMEG (UNII: AEE24M3MQ9)  
    PARAFFIN (UNII: I9O0E3H2ZE)  
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    THYMOL (UNII: 3J50XA376E)  
    TURPENTINE (UNII: XJ6RUH0O4G)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:20276-100-31113 g in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product11/15/2009
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34111/15/2009
    Labeler - Delta Brands Inc (102672008)
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