FDA Label for Medicated Chest Rub
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- OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT
- OTC - PURPOSE
- INDICATIONS & USAGE
- WARNINGS
- OTC - DO NOT USE
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR
- OTC - WHEN USING
- OTC - STOP USE
- OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
- OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENT
- OTC - QUESTIONS
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Medicated Chest Rub Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Dolgencorp, Inc.. 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.
Otc - Active Ingredient
Active ingredients
Camphor 4.8%
Eucalyptus oil 1.2%
Menthol 2.6%
Otc - Purpose
Purpose
Cough suppressant & topical analgesic
Cough suppressant
Cough suppressant & topical analgesic
Indications & Usage
Uses
• when applied to chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with the common cold
• when applied to muscles and joints, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints
Warnings
Warnings
For external use only;avoid contact with eyes.
Otc - Do Not Use
Do not use
• by mouth
• in nostrils
• on wounds or damaged skin
• with tight bandages
Otc - Ask Doctor
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
Otc - When Using
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.
Otc - Stop Use
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 persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Keep out of reach of children.If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Dosage & Administration
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 & chest
- cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired
- keep clothing loose about throat and chest to help vapors reach the nose and mouth
- use up to three times daily or as directed by doctor
- for muscle/joint minor aches and pains apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
children under 2 years: do not use
Other Safety Information
Other information
• store at room temperature
Inactive Ingredient
Inactive ingredientscedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil
Otc - Questions
Questions or comments?
Call 1-866-4-REXALL
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