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EquateRub

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Walmart Inc
Label updated
2025-10-08
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) · EUCALYPTUS OIL · MENTHOL
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Active ingredients

Camphor (synthetic) 4.8% .....................................................Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Eucalyptus Oil 1.2% .............................................................. Cough suppressant

Menthol 2.6% .........................................................................Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Purpose

Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Uses
  • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold
  • 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 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 the throat and chest for cough, or rub on sore aching muscles or joints

> 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 doctor
Cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired


• children under 2 years: do not use

Other information

store at room temperature

Inactive ingredients

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

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 01e1f418-c232-e89e-e063-6294a90abd35 · Version 3
NDC: 79903-194