Label: VICKS VAPO RUB- camphor, mentol, eucalyptus oil ointment

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated August 1, 2019

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredients

    Camphor (synthetic) 4.8%

    Eucalyptus oil 1.2%

    Menthol 2.6%

    Purpose

    Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

    Cough suppressant

    Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

  • Uses

    • when applied to chest or throat, temporarily relieves cough due to

    minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with the

    common cold

    • when applied to muscles and joints, temporarily relieves minor

    aches and pains of muscles and joints

  • Warnings

    For external use only; avoid contact with eyes.

    Do not use

    • by mouth • in nostrils

    • on wounds or damaged skin • with tight bandages

    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 worsen or persist for more than 7 days or

    clear up and occur again within a few days.
    • cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is

    accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent

    cough may be a sign of a serious condition.

    If pregnant or breast-feeding,

    ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of the 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”
    • adults and children 2 years and over:
    • for cough suppression
    • rub a thick layer on throat & chest
    • cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired
    • keep clothing loose about throat and chest to help vapors reach the

    nose and mouth
    • use up to three times daily or as directed by doctor
    • for muscle / joint minor aches and pains apply to affected area not

    more than 3 to 4 times daily
    • children under 2 years: do not use

  • Other information

    • store at room temperature

  • Inactive ingredients

    cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil.

  • Questions or comments?

    1-800-873-8276

  • Package Label

    Package Label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    VICKS VAPO RUB 
    camphor, mentol, eucalyptus oil ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:73097-015(NDC:37000-544)
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) (UNII: 5TJD82A1ET) (CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) - UNII:5TJD82A1ET) CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)0.048 g  in 1 g
    EUCALYPTUS OIL (UNII: 2R04ONI662) (EUCALYPTUS OIL - UNII:2R04ONI662) EUCALYPTUS OIL0.012 g  in 1 g
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL0.026 g  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CEDAR LEAF OIL (UNII: BJ169U4NLG)  
    NUTMEG OIL (UNII: Z1CLM48948)  
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    THYMOL (UNII: 3J50XA376E)  
    TURPENTINE OIL (UNII: C5H0QJ6V7F)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:73097-015-2424 in 1 CARTON07/22/2019
    112 g in 1 CONTAINER; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:73097-015-0112 g in 1 CONTAINER; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/22/2019
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34107/22/2019
    Labeler - Savings Distributors LLC (010527359)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Savings Distributors LLC010527359repack(73097-015)