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Chest Rub

Dosage form
JELLY
Labeler
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Label updated
2026-02-05
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) · EUCALYPTUS OIL · MENTHOL
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Additional warnings

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 the 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 smokng, 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 important warnings 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 a 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

Disclaimer

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

Adverse reactons

DISTRIBURTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.

3300 PULBIX CORPORATE PARKWAY

LAKELAND, FL 33811

publix.com

PUBLIX GUARANTEE: COMPLETE SATISFACTION OR YOUR MONEY BACK

Claims

Publix

MEDICATED

chest rub

The active ingredients in Publix Medicated Chest Rub work natuarally by breathing the medicated vapors to relieve coughing due to colds. Publix Medicated Chest Rub also relieves minor aches and pains.

principal display panel

If Seal Under Cap Is Broken or Missing, DO NOT USE

Only selected information is listed on the bottle label. You should keep this carton.

Publix

MEDICATED

CHESTRUB

*Compare to Vicks ®VaporRub ®

COUGH SUPPRESSANT

TOPICAL ANALGESIC

NET WT 3.53 OZ (100 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 81b1d5bb-f813-4f79-9559-2494db33ad3c · Version 7
NDC: 56062-248