Vaporex
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC), EUCALYPTUS Oil, and MENTHOL · Ointment · Topical
Active ingredient
Active Ingredients Purposes Camphor 4.8% Cough suppressant & topical analgesic Eucalyptus Oil 1.2% Cough suppressant Menthol 2.6% Cough suppressant & topical analgesic
Purpose
Active Ingredients Purposes Camphor 4.8% Cough suppressant & topical analgesic Eucalyptus Oil 1.2% Cough suppressant Menthol 2.6% Cough suppressant & topical analgesic
Uses
Uses on chest and throat, for the temporary relief of cough due to the common cold on muscles and joints, for the temporary relief of 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 worsen or persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
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 worsen or persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign 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. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
Directions See important warnings under "When using this product." adults and children 2 years and over: For cough suppression rub a thick layer on throat and chest cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired clothing should be loose about throat and chest to help vapors reach the nose and mouth use up to three times daily or as directed by a doctor. For minor aches and pains of muscles and joints apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Children under 2 years: do not use
Other information
Other information store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, paraffin wax, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil
Label text from the FDA structured product label by DLC Laboratories, Inc. (revised Jan 7, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Camphor (synthetic) in 1 product
- Eucalyptus Oil in 1 product
- Menthol, Unspecified Form in 1 product
Vaporex NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24286-1564 | Camphor (synthetic) 4.8 g/100g; Eucalyptus Oil 1.2 g/100g; Menthol, Unspecified Form 2.6 g/100g Ointment | DLC Laboratories, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Vaporex used for?
Uses on chest and throat, for the temporary relief of cough due to the common cold on muscles and joints, for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains
Who makes Vaporex?
Vaporex is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including DLC Laboratories, Inc..