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Walgreens Childrens Chest Rub

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Walgreen Company
Label updated
2025-12-09
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAMPHOR (NATURAL) · EUCALYPTUS OIL · MENTHOL
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Active ingredients

Camphor 4.8%

Eucalyptus Oil 1.2%

Menthol 2.6%

Purpose

Camphor - cough suppressant/topical analgesic

Eucalyptus Oil - cough suppressant

Menthol - 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

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

When using this product

  • do not heat, microwave, or 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
  • do not apply to wounds or damaged skin
  • do not bandage tightly

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.
  • muscle aches and pains worsen, persist for more than 7 days, or clear up and occur again within a few days

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 at 1-800-222-1222.

Directions
  • see important warning 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
  • 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, thymol, titanium dioxide, turpentine oil

Questions?

Call 1-800-925-4733

Package Label/Principal Display Panel

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 327a7226-84b9-26d7-e063-6394a90a99b9 · Version 2
NDC: 0363-9800