CVS Medicated Chest Rub
Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredients
- Purpose
- CVS Medicated Chest Rub Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Inactive ingredients
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredients
Camphor 4.8%
Eucalyptus oil 1.2%
Menthol 2.6%
Purpose
Camphor - cough suppressant/topical analgesic
Eucalyptus oil - cough suppressant
Menthol - Cough suppressant/topical analgesic
CVS Medicated Chest Rub Uses
- temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associates with a cold
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints
Warnings
For external use only
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
When using this product
- do not heat
- do not microwave
- do not add to hot water or any container where heating water. May cause splattering and result in burns.
- do not take by mouth or place in nostrils
- do not get into eyes
- do not bandage tightly
- do not apply to wounds or damaged skin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
- muscles aches and pains worsen, persist for more than 7 days, or clear up and occur again within a few days
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 and children 2 years and 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 the throat/chest to help vapors reach the nose/mouth
- repeat up to three times per 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
- children under 2 years: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
cedarleaf oil, fragrance, nutmeg oil, thymol, turpentine oil, white petrolatum
Package/Label Principal Display Panel
CVS Medicated Chest Rub
Cough suppressant topical analgesic
Ointment
Lavender scent
CVS Medicated Chest RubCough suppressant topical analgesic OINTMENT
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PLEASE, BE CAREFUL!
Be sure to consult your doctor before taking any medication!