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Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Walmart Inc.
Label updated
2025-10-08
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)
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Active ingredient

Camphor 6.2%

Purpose

Cough Suppressant

Use

temporarily relieves cough associated with a cold

Warnings

For external use only

For steam inhalation only. Do not take by mouth.

Flammable: keep away from fire or flame

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, emphysema or asthma
  • a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

When using this product do not

  • heat
  • microwave
  • use near an open flame
  • take by mouth
  • add to hot water or any container where heating water except when adding to cold water only in a hot steam vaporizer. May cause splattering and result in burns.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. In case of eye exposure, flush eye with water.

Directions
  • see important warnings under "When using this product"
  • adults & children 2 years & over:
  • use 1 tablespoon of solution for each quart of water or 1½ teaspoonful of solution for each pint of water
  • add solution directly to cold water only in a hot steam vaporizer (follow manufacturer's directions for using vaporizer)
  • breathe in the medicated vapors
  • use up to three times daily or as directed by a doctor
  • children under 2 years: ask a doctor
Other information

close container tightly and store at room temperature away from heat

Inactive ingredient

alcohol (78%), cedarleaf oil, dimethicone, eucalyptus oil, laureth-7, menthol, nutmeg oil, poloxamer 124

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ffede19a-06e2-61c7-e053-6394a90ac77b · Version 5
NDC: 79903-135