Label: MENTHOLATUM CHERRY VAPORIZING RUB- camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol ointment

  • NDC Code(s): 10742-8731-1
  • Packager: The Mentholatum Company
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • Active ingredients

    Camphor 4.7%

    Eucalyptus oil 1.2%

    Menthol 2.6%

  • Purpose

    Camphor - Cough suppressant

    Eucalyptus oil - Cough suppressant

    Menthol, natural - Cough suppressant

  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold
    • reduces cough to help you sleep
  • Warnings

    For external use only

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema

    When using this product

    • do not heat
    • do not microwave
    • do not add to hot water or any container where heating water. May cause splattering and result in burns.
    • do not take by mouth or place in nostrils
    • do not get into eyes

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
    • irritation of the skin occurs

    Keep out of 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:
    • rub a thick layer on throat and chest
    • cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired
    • clothing should be left loose about the throat and chest to help vapors reach the nose and mouth
    • use up to 3 times daily, or as directed by a doctor
    • children under 2 years: ask a doctor
  • Inactive ingredients

    fragrance, petrolatum, steareth-2, titanium dioxide

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  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    Mentholatum Cherry Vaporizing Rub
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MENTHOLATUM CHERRY VAPORIZING RUB  
    camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:10742-8731
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CAMPHOR (NATURAL) (UNII: N20HL7Q941) (CAMPHOR (NATURAL) - UNII:N20HL7Q941) CAMPHOR (NATURAL)47 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)  
    STEARETH-2 (UNII: V56DFE46J5)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:10742-8731-11 in 1 CARTON02/16/2015
    150 g in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34102/16/2015
    Labeler - The Mentholatum Company (002105757)
    Registrant - The Mentholatum Company (002105757)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    The Mentholatum Company002105757manufacture(10742-8731)
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