Vaporizing chest rub (CAMPHOR, EUCALYPTUS OIL, MENTHOL)
Vaporizing chest rub (CAMPHOR, EUCALYPTUS OIL, MENTHOL) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Vaporizing chest rub; Generic name: CAMPHOR, EUCALYPTUS OIL, MENTHOL; Manufacturer: LJ Pharma.
| Brand name | Vaporizing chest rub |
|---|---|
| Generic name | CAMPHOR, EUCALYPTUS OIL, MENTHOL |
| Manufacturer | LJ Pharma |
| Used for | Uses When applied to chest or throat: Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a common cold When applied to muscles and joints: Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints |
| Dosage | Directions See important warnings under "When using this product" For Cough Suppression: Adults and children 2 years and older: ▪ Rub on the throat and chest in a thick layer ▪ Cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired ▪ Clothing should be loose around 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 of age: ▪ Ask a doctor For Muscle & Joint Minor Aches and Pains: Adults and children 2 years and older : ▪ Clean aff |
| Warnings | Warnings For external use only Ask a doctor before use if you have: A cough with too much phlegm (mucus) Chronic cough that lasts or 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 burns Take by mouth or place in nostrils Use in or near eyes Apply to wounds or damaged skin Bandage tightly Use with other topical pain relievers Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If Muscle aches and pai |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active Ingredient Purpose Camphor 4.7% Cough suppressant & topical analgesic Eucalyptus oil 1.2% Cough suppressant Menthol 1.25% Cough suppressant & topical analgesic |
| Route | TOPICAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=065bb666-e482-4e96-ac75-c6577dcc5b48 |