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Chest Rub

Dosage form
JELLY
Labeler
Family Dollar Stores, Inc
Label updated
2026-02-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAMPHOR (NATURAL) · EUCALYPTUS OIL · MENTHOL
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Warning

Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious consequences

Active ingredients

Camphor 4.8%

Eucalyptus oil 1.2%

Menthol 2.6%

Purpose

Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Uses
  • on chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to common cold
  • on muscles and jonts, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains
Warnings

For external use only; avoid contact with eyes

Do not use
  • by mouth
  • with tight bandages
  • in nostrils
  • on wounds or damaged skin
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 persist more than 7 days or come back
  • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or persistent headache.

These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

See important warning under "When using this product"

  • adults & children 2 yrs & over:
  • rub a thick layer on chest & throat or rub on sore aching muscles
  • cover with warm, dry cloth if desired
  • keep clothing loose about throat/chest to help vapors reach the nose/mouth
  • repeat up to three times per 24 hours or as directed by doctor
  • children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
  • store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients

cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, special petrolatum, spirits of turpentine, thymol

Disclaimer

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Procter & Gamble, distributor of Vicks ® VapoRub ®.

Adverse Reactions

DISTRIBUTED BY: MIDWOOD BRANDS, LLC

500 VOLVO PKWY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320 USA

100% SATISFACTION OR YOUR MONEY BACK!

NOT 100% SATISFIED?

Return within 30 days to any Family Dollar store for a refund (with receipt) or exchange.

Claims

MADE IN THE US WITH US AND FOREIGN COMPONENTS

THE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS IN FAMILY WELLNESS™ MEDICATED CHEST RUB WORK WHEN YOU INHALE THE MEDICATED VAPORS TO RELIEVE COUGHING DUE TO COLDS. FAMILY WELLNESS™ MEDICATED CHEST RUB ALSO RELIEVES MINOR MUSCLE ACHES AND PAINS.

Principal Panel Display

FAMILY Wellness™

COMPARE TO VICKS ®VAPORUB ®*

MEDICATED CHEST RUB

COUGH SUPPRESSANT & TOPICAL ANALGESIC

NET WT 3.53 OZ (100 g)

NDC 55319-482-17

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 1b50b865-3dfc-4b3f-86d5-5e91ca772445 · Version 6
NDC: 55319-482