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Chestrub

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Delta Brands Inc
Label updated
2024-12-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) · EUCALYPTUS OIL · MENTHOL
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active Ingredients

Camphor 4.7%

Menthol 1.0%

Eucalyptus Oil 1.0%


Purpose

Cough Suppressant

Nasal Decongestant

Topical Anlagesic

Uses

Temporarily relieves symptoms associated with the common cold:

  • cough
  • nasal congestion
  • chest congestion

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles

Directions

See important warnings under "Do not Use this product"

  • Children under 2 years of age, ask a doctor
  • Adults and children 2 years of age and older: rub a thick layer on chest and throat. If desired loosely cover with a soft cloth but keep clothing loose.
  • Repeat up to 3 times daily, or as directed by a doctor
Warnings

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

Chronic cough that lasts or occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema.

Cough with excessive phlegm (mucus).

Do not use this product

Near an open flame. By adding water. By mouth. In a microwave oven. On wounds or damaged skin. With tight bandages. In nostrils. added to hot water or any container where you are heating water. May cause splattering and result in burns.

Stop use and ask a doctor

if Muscle aches and pains persist for more than 7 days comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts.

These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding consult a physician before use.

Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Inactive Ingredients

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

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 8e6f731f-c16a-41b2-9786-0cab588cfc8e · Version 6
NDC: 20276-100