CVS Chest Rub

Medically reviewed on January 15, 2018

Dosage form: ointment
Ingredients: CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) 48mg in 1g, EUCALYPTUS OIL 12mg in 1g, MENTHOL 26mg in 1g
Labeler: CVS Pharmacy
NDC Code: 59779-057

Active ingredient                                 Purpose

Camphor 4.8%.............................................Cough suppressant and topical analgesic
Eucalyptus oil 1.2%......................................Cough suppressant
Menthol 2.6%...............................................Cough suppressant and topical analgesic

Uses

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

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

Uses

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

Warnings

For external use only; avoid contact with the 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 - muscles aches and pains persist more than 7 days or come back
- cough lasts more then 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.If swallowed, get medical help or contact a
Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
see important warnings under "When using this product"

- adults and children 2 years and over: rub a thick layer on chest and 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 directed by doctor.

- children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information store at room temperature
 

Inactive Ingredients


cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, spirits of turpentine, thymol, white petrolatum.

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