Cvs Health Medicated Chest Rub Ointment
FDA Label NDC 59779-790

Full FDA labeling including Indications, Dosage, Usage, and Precautions

Structured Product Label

The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Cvs Pharmacy for the product Cvs Health Medicated Chest Rub (NDC 59779-790). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.

This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding active ingredients, purpose, uses, warnings, ask a doctor before use if you have, when using this product, stop use and ask a doctor if, if pregnant or breast-feeding,, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.

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Active Ingredients

Camphor 4.8%

Eucalyptus oil 1.2%

Menthol 2.6%

Purpose

Camphor - Cough suppressant / topical analgesic

Eucalyptus oil - Cough suppressant

Menthol - Cough suppressant / topical analgesic

Uses

  • temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold
  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints

Warnings

For external use only

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have

  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • chronic cough that lasts or occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema

When Using This Product

  • do not heat
  • do not microwave
  • do not add to hot water or any container where heating water. May cause splattering and result in burns.
  • do not take by mouth or place in nostrils
  • do not get into eyes
  • do not apply to wounds or damaged skin
  • do not bandage tightly

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If

  • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • muscle aches and pains worsen, persist for more than 7 days, or clear up and occur again within a few days

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 warning under "When using this product"
  • adults and children 2 years and over:
  • rub a thick layer on the throat and chest for cough, or rub on sore aching muscles and joints
  • cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired
  • clothing should be left loose about the 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: ask a doctor

Inactive Ingredients

fragrance, thymol, turpentine oil, white petrolatum

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