Vaporex Ointment
NDC 24286-1564

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Table of Contents
  1. Product Information
  2. Product Packages
  3. Product Characteristics
  4. What is NDC 24286-1564?
  5. Vaporex Uses
  6. Active Ingredients
  7. Active Ingredients UNII Codes
  8. Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes
  9. NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk
  10. Patient Education

Product Information

Vaporex (camphor (synthetic), eucalyptus oil, and menthol) is a OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG-approved product labeled by Dlc Laboratories, Inc.. This product is primarily utilized in pharmaceutical processing or compounding. It is supplied as a white ointment for topical administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 24286-1564 and 2 associated package configurations. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.

Primary Identification

NDC Product Code:
24286-1564
Proprietary Name:
Vaporex
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Camphor (synthetic), Eucalyptus Oil, And Menthol
Substance Name: [2]
Camphor (synthetic); Eucalyptus Oil; Menthol, Unspecified Form
NDC Directory Status:
Human Otc Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
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Clinical Specifications

Dosage Form:
Ointment - A semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing <20% water and volatiles5 and >50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.
Administration Route(s): [4]
Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.

Labeler & Regulatory Data

Labeler Name: [5]
Dlc Laboratories, Inc.
Labeler Code:
24286
Product Label ID:
971943b1-4199-4f75-9d2d-61242d346b5f
FDA Application Number: [6]
M012
Marketing Category: [8]
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Marketing Timeline

Start Marketing Date: [9]
03-12-2013
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag: [12]
N

Product Characteristics

Color(s):
WHITE (C48325)

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Product Details

What is NDC 24286-1564?

The NDC code 24286-1564 is assigned by the FDA to the product Vaporex. It is commonly known by its generic name, camphor (synthetic), eucalyptus oil, and menthol. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by Dlc Laboratories, Inc. and is currently categorized as listed product. The medication is a ointment administered via topical route. In terms of distribution, this product is available in 2 different package configurations. The associated package NDC(s) include: 24286-1564-2, 24286-1564-3. Beyond standard identification, this entry provides technical data including pharmacologic classes, UNII ingredient references, and RxNorm cross-referencing for healthcare systems.

What are the uses of this product?

See important warnings under "When using this product."adults and children 2 years and over:For cough suppressionrub a thick layer on throat and chestcover with a warm, dry cloth if desiredclothing should be loose about throat and chest to help vapors reach the nose and mouthuse up to three times daily or as directed by a doctor.For minor aches and pains of muscles and jointsapply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times dailyChildren under 2 years: do not use

What are Active Ingredients of this product?

An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.

Which are the associated UNII Codes?

The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:

Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?

The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:

What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?

RxNorm is a normalized naming system for generic and branded drugs that assigns unique concept identifier(s) known as RxCUIs to NDC products.The NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this produdct indicates multiple concept unique identifiers (RXCUIs) are associated with this product:
  • RxCUI: 1432507 - VAPOREX 4.8 % / 1.2 % / 2.6 % Topical Ointment
  • RxCUI: 1432507 - camphor 0.048 MG/MG / Eucalyptus oil 0.012 MG/MG / menthol 0.026 MG/MG Topical Ointment [Vaporex]
  • RxCUI: 1432507 - Vaporex (camphor 4.8 % / eucalyptus oil 1.2 % / menthol 2.6 % ) Topical Ointment
  • RxCUI: 727137 - camphor 4.8 % / eucalyptus oil 1.2 % / menthol 2.6 % Topical Ointment
  • RxCUI: 727137 - camphor 0.048 MG/MG / Eucalyptus oil 0.012 MG/MG / menthol 0.026 MG/MG Topical Ointment

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Patient Education

Eucalyptus


What is it? Eucalyptus is a tree. Its leaves and oil have been consumed, chewed, and applied to the skin for many conditions.

Eucalyptus contains many different chemicals. These chemicals might have various effects in the body. Also, some research suggests that eucalyptus may have activity against bacteria and fungi.

People use eucalyptus for many conditions including asthma, bronchitis, flu (influenza), and many others, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
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Product & Regulatory Definitions
What is the Non-Proprietary Name? The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.
What is the Substance Name? An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
What kind of product is this? Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human Over the Counter Drug. This data element matches the “Document Type” field of the Structured Product Listing.
What are the Administration Routes? The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.
What is the Labeler Name? Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.
What is the FDA Application Number? This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.
What is the Marketing Category? Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.
What is the Start Marketing Date? This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
What is the Listing Expiration Date? This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the product labeler.
What is the NDC Exclude Flag? This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions, or because the listing certification is expired, or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA, or because it was discontinued by the labeler. Possible values in this field are: "D", "E", "I", "N", "U".