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Chest Rub

Dosage form
JELLY
Labeler
Nice-Pak Products, LLC
Label updated
2026-03-12
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) · EUCALYPTUS OIL · MENTHOL
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Warning

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 & throat, temporarily relieves cough due to the 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 warnings 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 a 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

Disclaimer

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

Adverse reaction

Distributed by: Consumer Product Partners, LLC

St. Louis, MO 63114

1-888-593-0593

Principal panel display

Swan

Chest Rub

COUGH SUPPRESSANT

TOPICAL ANALGESIC

Compare to Vicks® VapoRub®*

NET WT 1.76 OZ (50 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Principal panel display

*Compare to Vicks  ®

SIMPLY U

CHEST RUB

COUGH SUPPRESSANT

TOPICAL ANALGESIC

NET WT 1.76 OZ (50 g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ece10fdf-51f0-49ec-b38a-83f20203e0d8 · Version 13
NDC: 11344-248