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Chest Rub

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI
Label updated
2026-02-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAMPHOR (NATURAL) · EUCALYPTUS OIL · MENTHOL
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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 releives 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 important 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

Questions?

Call 1-877-932-7948

ADVERSE REACTION

The active ingredients in Equaline medicated chest rub work naturally by breathing in the medicated vapors to relieve coughing due to colds. Equaline medicated chest rub also relieves minor muscle aches and pains. 

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

Distributed by Supervalu Inc.

Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA

SUPERVALUE QUALITY GUARANTEED

We're committed to your satisfaction and guarantee the quality of this product. Contact us at 1-877-932-7948, or 

www.supervalu-ourownbrands.com.

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EQUALINE

medicated 

chest rub

vaporizing medicine

  • cough suppressant
  • topical analgesic
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EQUALINE

COMPARE TO VICKS VAPORUB active ingredients*

MEDICATED

Chest Rub

vaporizing medicine

  • cough Suppressant
  • topical Analgesic

NET WT 3.53 OZ (100 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: b139e7d6-bf4d-45b9-b7cf-d34e5352095c · Version 9
NDC: 41163-248