FDA Label for Chest Rub
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
- ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- PURPOSE
- USES
- WARNINGS
- DO NOT USE
- ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE
- WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
- STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- SIDE PANEL INFORMATION
- DISCLAIMER
- ADVERSE REACTIONS
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Chest Rub Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Rite Aid. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
Other Safety Information
Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious consequences
Active Ingredients
Camphor 4.8%
Eucalyptus oil 1.2%
Menthol 2.6%
Purpose
cough suppressant + topical analgesic
Uses
- on chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to common cold
- on muscles and jonts, temporarily releives minor aches and pains
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.
Directions
See imporatant warning 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 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
Other Information
store at room temperature
Inactive Ingredients
cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, special petrolatum, spirits of turpentine, thymol
Side Panel Information
The active ingredients in Rite Aid Medicatd Chest Rub work naturaly, by breathing the medicated vapors, to relieve coughing due to colds. Rite Aid Phamacy Chest Rub also relieves minor muscle aches and pains.
Disclaimer
This product is not manufactured or distributed by Procter + Gamble, distributor of Vicks VapoRub
Adverse Reactions
DISTRIBUTED BY:
RITE AID, 30 HUNTER LANE
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
MADE IN USA
WITH US AND FOREIGN COMPONENTS
Principal Display Panel
Compare to Vicks VapoRub
CHEST
RUB
CAMPHOR 4.8%
EUCALYPTUS 1.2%
MENTHOL 2.6%
COUGH SUPPRESSANT/
TOPICAL ANALGESIC
RITE
AID
PARMACY
NET WT 3.53 OZ (100 g)
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