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Vapor Rub

OTC Topical RxCUI 727137
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Camphor (Synthetic), Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol
Route
Topical
Label date
2026-01-07

Indications and usage

Uses on chest and throat, for the temporary relief of cough due to the common cold on muscles and joints, for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains

Purpose

s Cough Suppressant & topical analgesic Cough suppressant Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Dosage and administration

Directions See important warnings under "When using this product"

  • adult and children 2 years and over: For cough suppression
  • rub a thick layer on throat and chest
  • cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired
  • clothing should be loose about throat and chest to help vapors reach the nose and mouth
  • Use up to three times daily or as directed by a doctor For minor aches and pains of muscles and joints
  • apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Children under 2 years: do not use

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 spattering and result in burns. Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • muscle aches and pains worsen or persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
  • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with 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 immediately.

Do not use

  • by mouth
  • with tight bandages
  • in nostrils
  • on wounds or damaged skin

Ask a doctor before use if

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

this product, do not heat microwave add to hot water or any container where heating water. May cause spattering and result in burns.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor if

  • muscle aches and pains worsen or persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
  • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

s Camphor 4.8% Eucalyptus Oil 1.2% Menthol 2.6%

Inactive ingredients

s cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, paraffin wax, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil

Keep out of reach of children

of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.