Chest Rub

Camphor, Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol · Jelly · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredients Camphor 4.8% Eucalyptus oil 1.2% Menthol 2.6%

Purpose

Purpose Cough Suppressant & topical analgesic

Uses

Uses on chest & throat, temporarily relieves cough due to the common cold on muscles and joints, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains

Warnings

Warning Failure to follow these warning could result in serious consequences Warnings For external use only; avoid contact with eyes.

Do not use

Do not use by mouth with tight bandages in nostrils on wounds or damaged skin

Ask a doctor before use

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

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

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.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

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

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

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

Other information store at room temperature

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, special petrolatum, spirits of turpentine, thymol

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Your Military Exchanges (revised Aug 28, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Chest Rub NDC products (19)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
72288-248Camphor (natural) 48 mg/100g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/100g; Menthol 26 mg/100g
Cream
Amazon.com Service LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
27854-399Menthol 26 mg/g; Camphor (synthetic) 48 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g
Jelly
Belmora LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
21130-248Camphor (natural) 48 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g; Menthol 26 mg/g
Jelly
Better Living Brands, LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
68747-3022Camphor (synthetic) .047 g/g; Eucalyptus Oil .012 g/g; Menthol .0125 g/g
Ointment
Dabur India LimitedOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
55319-482Camphor (natural) 48 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g; Menthol 26 mg/g
Jelly
Family Dollar Stores, IncOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
37808-248Camphor (synthetic) 48 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g; Menthol 26 mg/g
Jelly
H E BOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
42507-248Menthol 26 mg/g; Camphor (natural) 48 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g
Jelly
Hy-Vee, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
51628-4242Camphor (synthetic) 4.8 g/100g; Eucalyptus Oil 1.2 g/100g; Menthol 2.6 g/100g
Ointment
MY IMPORTS USA LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
11344-248Camphor (synthetic) 48 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g; Menthol 26 mg/g
Jelly
Nice-Pak Products, LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
68016-248Camphor (synthetic) 48 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g; Menthol 26 mg/g
Jelly
Pharmacy Value Alliance, LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
56062-248Camphor (synthetic) 48 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g; Menthol 26 mg/g
Jelly
Publix Super Markets, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
72476-248Camphor (natural) 48 mg/100g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/100g; Menthol 26 mg/100g
Cream
Retail Business Services, LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
52920-133Camphor (synthetic) 4.8 g/100g; Menthol 2.6 g/100g; Eucalyptus Oil 1.2 g/100g
Gel
Singhfam CorporationOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
70677-1061Camphor (natural) 48 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g; Menthol 26 mg/g
Jelly
Strategic Sourcing Services LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
30142-248Camphor (natural) 48 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g; Menthol 26 mg/g
Jelly
The Kroger Co.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
36800-596Camphor (synthetic) 48 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g; Menthol 26 mg/g
Jelly
Topco Associates LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
41163-248Camphor (natural) 48 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g; Menthol 26 mg/g
Cream
United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFIOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
63941-248Camphor (natural) 48 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g; Menthol 26 mg/g
Cream
Valu Merchandisers CompanyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
55301-248Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g; Menthol 26 mg/g; Camphor (synthetic) 48 mg/g
Jelly
Your Military ExchangesOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Chest Rub used for?

Uses on chest & throat, temporarily relieves cough due to the common cold on muscles and joints, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains

Who makes Chest Rub?

Chest Rub is listed by 19 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Amazon.com Service LLC, Belmora LLC, Better Living Brands, LLC, Dabur India Limited.