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Chest Rub

Dosage form
JELLY
Labeler
Strategic Sourcing Services LLC
Label updated
2026-02-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAMPHOR (NATURAL) · EUCALYPTUS OIL · MENTHOL
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Disclaimer

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 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 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

Adverse Reactions

The active ingredients in Foster & Thrive Medicated Chest Rub work when you inhale in the medicated vapors to relieve coughing due to colds. Foster & Thrive Medicated Chest Rub also relieves minor muscle aches and plains. 

You may report serious side effects to 833-358-6431 Monday to Friday 9:00am to 7:00pm EST.

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

(c) 2023 McKessan Corporation

Distributed by : McKesson Corp.,

via Strategic Sourcing Servies LLC.

Memphis, TN 38141

Money Back Guarantee

www.fosterandthrive.com

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NDC 70677-1061-1

Compare to VICKS ®VAPORUB ®*

Foster & Thrive™

Chest Rub

Menthol 2.6%

Eucalyptus Oil 1.2%

Camphor 4.8%

TOPICAL ANALGESIC

COUGH SUPPRESSANT

NET WT 3.53 OZ (100g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: bd54bf7a-2304-4c3f-9cd2-bafea217466e · Version 4
NDC: 70677-1061