Medicated Chest Rub
Camphor, Eucalyptus oil, Menthol · Ointment · Topical
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
- Camphor (synthetic) in 7 products
- Eucalyptus Oil in 7 products
- Menthol in 6 products
- Menthol, Unspecified Form in 1 product
Medicated Chest Rub NDC products (7)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70000-0480 | Camphor (synthetic) 48 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g; Menthol, Unspecified Form 26 mg/g Ointment | Cardinal Health, 110 dba LEADER | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 55910-833 | Camphor (synthetic) 48 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g; Menthol 26 mg/g Ointment | DOLGENCORP, INC. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 30400-701 | Camphor (synthetic) 4.8 g/100g; Menthol 2.6 g/100g; Eucalyptus Oil 1.2 g/100g Cream | Jell Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 41226-800 | Menthol 26 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g; Camphor (synthetic) 48 mg/g Ointment | Kroger | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 55910-248 | Camphor (synthetic) 4.8 kg/100kg; Eucalyptus Oil 1.2 kg/100kg; Menthol 2.6 kg/100kg Jelly | Old East Main Co. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 71927-020 | Camphor (synthetic) 4.8 g/100g; Menthol 2.6 g/100g; Eucalyptus Oil 1.2 g/100g Cream | Orazen Inc | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 11673-501 | Camphor (synthetic) 48 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 12 mg/g; Menthol 26 mg/g Ointment | TARGET CORPORATION | OTC 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.