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CVS Medicated Chest Rub

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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 associated 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.
  • muscle 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 a 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

CVS Medicated Chest Rub

Cough suppressant/topical analgesic

Ointment

Lemon Scent

CVS Medicated Chest Rub

Cough Suppressant Topical Analgesic OINTMENT

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:59779-714
Route of Administration TOPICAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
CAMPHOR 48 mg
EUCALYPTUS OIL 12 mg
MENTHOL 26 mg

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 50 in 1 JAR
2 NDC:59779-714-01 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part341 2010-01-01


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