Label: MEDICATED CHEST RUB- camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol ointment

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

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  • Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients
    Camphor 4.8%
    Eucalyptus oil 1.2%
    Menthol 2.6%

  • PURPOSE

    Purpose
    Cough suppressant & topical analgesic
    Cough suppressant
    Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Uses
    • when applied to chest and 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

    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 reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    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 SAFETY INFORMATION

    Other information
    • store at room temperature

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil

  • QUESTIONS

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    medicated-chest rub

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MEDICATED CHEST RUB 
    camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:11673-501
    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)  
    THYMOL (UNII: 3J50XA376E)  
    NUTMEG OIL (UNII: Z1CLM48948)  
    TURPENTINE OIL (UNII: C5H0QJ6V7F)  
    PARAFFIN (UNII: I9O0E3H2ZE)  
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:11673-501-5949.8 g in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product09/01/2023
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01209/01/2023
    Labeler - TARGET CORPORATION (006961700)
    Registrant - TIME CAP LABORATORIES, INC. (037052099)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Dabur India Limited650599231manufacture(11673-501)
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