Mentholatum Nighttime Vaporizing Rub

camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol · Ointment · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredients Camphor 5.3% Eucalyptus oil 1.3% Menthol 2.8%

Purpose

Purpose Camphor - Cough suppressant / topical analgesic Eucalyptus oil - Cough suppressant Menthol - Cough suppressant / topical analgesic

Uses

Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold temporarily relieves cough to help you sleep temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints

Warnings

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 occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema When using this product do not heat, microwave, or 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 bandage tightly do not get into eyes 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 persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist

Ask a doctor before use if you have cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) chronic cough that lasts or occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema

When using this product

When using this product do not heat, microwave, or 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 bandage tightly do not get into eyes do not apply to wounds or damaged skin

Stop use and ask a doctor

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 persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions see important warnings under "When using this product" adults and children 2 years and over: rub a thick layer on the throat and chest for cough, or rub on sore, aching muscles or joints cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired clothing should be left loose about the throat and chest to help vapors reach the nose and mouth use up to 3 times daily, or as directed by a doctor children under 2 years: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower, fragrance, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil, white petrolatum

Questions?

Questions? 1-877-636-2677 MON-FRI 9 AM to 5 PM (EST)

Label text from the FDA structured product label by The Mentholatum Company (revised Dec 17, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Mentholatum Nighttime Vaporizing Rub NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
10742-8168Camphor (natural) 53 mg/g; Eucalyptus Oil 13 mg/g; Menthol, Unspecified Form 28 mg/g
Ointment
The Mentholatum CompanyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Mentholatum Nighttime Vaporizing Rub used for?

Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold temporarily relieves cough to help you sleep temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints

Who makes Mentholatum Nighttime Vaporizing Rub?

Mentholatum Nighttime Vaporizing Rub is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including The Mentholatum Company.