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Vaporizing Colds Rub

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Delon Laboratories (1990) Ltd
Label updated
2026-06-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) · EUCALYPTUS OIL · MENTHOL
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Active ingredients

Camphor 4.7%
Eucalyptus oil 1.2%
Menthol 2.6%


Purpose

Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Cough suppressant

Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Uses

temporarily relieves:

  • cough due to minor bronchial irritation associated with a cold or inhaled irritants
  • cough associated with a cold
  • minor aches and pains of muscles and joints
Warnings

For external use only; avoid contact with eyes.

Do not use:

  • by mouth
  • on wounds or damaged skin
  • in nostrils
  • with tight bandages

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • emphysema
  • persistent or chronic cough
  • asthma
  • cough associated with smoking

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 perists 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.

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"
  • adults and children 2 years and older:
  • rub on the throat and chest in a thick layer
  • cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired
  • clothing should be loose about throat and chest to help vapors reach the nose and mouth
  • use up to three times daily or as directed by a doctor
  • children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
  • store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients

cedar leaf oil, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine

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DailyMed Set ID: 3ed8bc0c-c229-450b-a491-06b578c1b8ee · Version 28
NDC: 61734-030