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Chest Rub

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
MY IMPORTS USA LLC
Label updated
2025-08-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) · EUCALYPTUS OIL · MENTHOL
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredients

Camphor 4.8%
Menthol 2.6%

Eucalyptus oil 1.2%

Purpose

Cough suppressant & Topical Analgesic

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

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 clear up and come back with a few days
  • cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use.

Label information

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"

  • Children under 2 years of age, ask a doctor before using the product
  • Adults and Children 2 years and older: rub a thick layer on throat & chest or rub on sore, aching muscles. If desired cover with a dry soft cloth but keep clothing loose. Repeat up to 3 times daily
Other information
  • store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients

Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Nutmeg Oil, Turpentine Oil, Thymol, Cedar Leaf Oil

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