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Chest Rub

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Valu Merchandisers Company
Label updated
2026-02-16
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAMPHOR (NATURAL) · EUCALYPTUS OIL · MENTHOL
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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 jonts, 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

Adverse Reactions

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VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO.

5000 KANSAS AVE, KANSAS CITY, KS 66106

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MEDICATED

Chest Rub

Cough Suppressant

Topical Analgesic

NET WT 1.76 OZ (50 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: b6144732-99da-4be2-88e0-75f31b323d38 · Version 20
NDC: 63941-248