Medicated Chest Rub

Camphor, Eucalyptus oil, Menthol · Ointment · 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

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 splattering and result in burns. 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. 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.

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 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.

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.

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

Inactive ingredients

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

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Old East Main Co. (revised Jul 16, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Medicated Chest Rub NDC products (7)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
70000-0480Camphor (synthetic) 48 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g; Menthol, Unspecified Form 26 mg/g
Ointment
Cardinal Health, 110 dba LEADEROTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
55910-833Camphor (synthetic) 48 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g; Menthol 26 mg/g
Ointment
DOLGENCORP, INC.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
30400-701Camphor (synthetic) 4.8 g/100g; Menthol 2.6 g/100g; Eucalyptus Oil 1.2 g/100g
Cream
Jell Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
41226-800Menthol 26 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g; Camphor (synthetic) 48 mg/g
Ointment
KrogerOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
55910-248Camphor (synthetic) 4.8 kg/100kg; Eucalyptus Oil 1.2 kg/100kg; Menthol 2.6 kg/100kg
Jelly
Old East Main Co.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
71927-020Camphor (synthetic) 4.8 g/100g; Menthol 2.6 g/100g; Eucalyptus Oil 1.2 g/100g
Cream
Orazen IncOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
11673-501Camphor (synthetic) 48 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g; Menthol 26 mg/g
Ointment
TARGET CORPORATIONOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Medicated 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 Medicated Chest Rub?

Medicated Chest Rub is listed by 7 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Cardinal Health, 110 dba LEADER, DOLGENCORP, INC., Jell Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd., Kroger.