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Chest Rub

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Retail Business Services, LLC
Label updated
2026-02-06
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAMPHOR (NATURAL) · EUCALYPTUS OIL · MENTHOL
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Other safety information

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 joints, 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 imporatant 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

Claims

The active ingredients in CareOne Medicated Chest Rub work naturally by breathing the medicated vapors to help relieve coughing due to colds and minor aches and pain.

ADVERSE REACTION

DISTRIBUTED BY FOODHOLD U.S.A., LLC

LANDOVER, MD 20785  1-877-846-9949

©2017 S&S BRANDS, LLC

Quality guraranteed or your money back

Disclaimer

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

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CAREONE ®

Compare to the active ingredients in Vicks ®VapoRub ®*

MEDICATED

CHEST RUB

COUGH SUPPRESSANT

TOPICAL ANALGESIC

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DailyMed Set ID: 4fb46860-2bf9-41a7-89eb-31c259c61107 · Version 18
NDC: 72476-248