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VAPOREX

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
DLC Laboratories, Inc.
Label updated
2026-01-07
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) · EUCALYPTUS OIL · MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM
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Label information

Drug Facts

유효 성분

성분·작용

Active Ingredients Purposes
Camphor 4.8% Cough suppressant & topical analgesic
Eucalyptus Oil 1.2% Cough suppressant
Menthol 2.6% Cough suppressant & topical analgesic
Uses
  • on chest and throat, for the temporary relief of cough due to the common cold
  • on muscles and joints, for the temporary relief of 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 worsen or persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days.
  • cough lasts 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 immediately.

Directions

See important warnings under "When using this product."

  • adults and children 2 years and over:
    For cough suppression
    • rub a thick layer on throat and chest
    • 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.
    For minor aches and pains of muscles and joints
    • apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily

Children under 2 years: do not use

Other information
  • store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients

cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, paraffin wax, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil

Label information

Manufactured by:
DLC Laboratories
Paramount, CA 90723 USA

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 56.7 g Jar Carton

FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN

MEDICATED CHEST RUB

Triple Action Relief

VAPOREX ®

• OINTMENT •

NO ARTIFICIAL COLORS
OR FRAGRANCES

COUGH SUPPRESSANT
TOPICAL ANALGESIC

NET WT 2.0 OZ (56.7 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 971943b1-4199-4f75-9d2d-61242d346b5f · Version 4
NDC: 24286-1564