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Vapor Rub

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Neilmed Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Label updated
2025-12-12
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) · EUCALYPTUS OIL · MENTHOL
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Drug Facts

Active ingredients

Camphor 4.8%

Eucalyptus oil 1.2%

Menthol 2.6%

Purpose

Cough suppressant / topical analgesic

Cough suppressant

Cough suppressant / topical analgesic

Uses
  • When applied to the throat and chest, temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold
  • When applied to muscles and joints, 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 or persistent cough, such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
When using this product
  • Do not heat • Do not microwave
  • Do not add to hot water or an 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 5 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 5 days, or clear up and occur again within a few days.
If pregnant or breastfeeding,

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. 1-800-222-1222

Directions
  • See important warnings under “when using this product”
  • Adults and children 2 years and over:
  • Rub a thick layer on the front of the neck and chest for cough, or rub on sore or aching muscles or joints
  • Cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired
  • Clothing should be left loose over 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.
Other Information

Store at room temperature

Inactive Ingredients

Cedarleaf oil, Nutmeg oil, Paraffin Wax, Petrolatum, Thymol, & Turpentine oil

Questions?

Call 1 (877) 477-8633

Important:

Please do not discard this printed box and any enclosed printed material. The inside final product may not have all the details you require for the ongoing use of the product.

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 39190f9f-8a5a-e4d8-e063-6294a90a57dd · Version 2
NDC: 13709-336