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Kroger Medicated Chest Rub Ointment

Manufacturer
Kroger | TIME CAP LABORATORIES, INC. | MARKSANS PHARMA LIMITED
Effective date
2026-07-23
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
daily-update
Hydrated at
2026-09-22 03:01:58

Label at a glance#

ProductMedicated Chest Rub
Active ingredientMENTHOL, EUCALYPTUS OIL, CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)
Label structure10 sections

Indications and 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

Dosage and administration

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 ...

Storage and handling

store at room tempearature

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

Active ingredients

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Camphor 4.8%

Eucalyptus oil 1.2%

Menthol 2.6%

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Cough suppressant

Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • 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 SECTION

For external use only; avoid contact with eyes.

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • by mouth
  • in nostrils
  • on wounds or damaged skin
  • with tight bandages

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • 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

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • 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

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • 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.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

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 information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • store at room tempearature

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, paraffin, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil

Questions and comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call 1-800-632-6900

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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Products#

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
41226-80041226-800-59

Ingredients#

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
MENTHOLL7T10EIP3AACTIB
EUCALYPTUS OIL2R04ONI662ACTIB
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)5TJD82A1ETACTIB
CEDAR LEAF OILBJ169U4NLGIACT
NUTMEG OILZ1CLM48948IACT
PARAFFINI9O0E3H2ZEIACT
PETROLATUM4T6H12BN9UIACT
THYMOL3J50XA376EIACT
TURPENTINE OILC5H0QJ6V7FIACT

Source Document#

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openFDA label cross-check#

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Matched openFDA labels page 12 of 45 · 884 matching rows.

Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Best Health Menthol Cough DropsMENTHOLBestco LLCdda66a3c-9006-ff1a-e053-2a95a90abfb32025-12-31WarningsName fallback
generic name: MENTHOL
Eucerin Itch Relief Intensive CalmingMENTHOLBeiersdorf Inca7a78af1-1f5a-684d-e053-2a95a90a6ae92025-12-31WarningsName fallback
generic name: MENTHOL
Eucerin Skin Calming Itch Relief TreatmentMENTHOLBeiersdorf Inc7e568311-1e6b-9b4b-e053-2991aa0a7b672025-12-31WarningsName fallback
generic name: MENTHOL
Kroger Hot and Cold Medicated PatchMENTHOLKroger Company0331c1dd-fe30-421a-85a7-6c6886e7ab272025-12-30WarningsName fallback
generic name: MENTHOL
MENTHOLMENTHOLCHEMCO CORPORATIOM472fb99c-dcc2-d9a9-e063-6294a90a794c2025-12-30WarningsName fallback
generic name: MENTHOL
Thera Care Pain Relief Menthol PatchsMENTHOLVeridian Healthcare1faa1d4f-b7fb-4f36-aef1-2fedde114b8e2025-12-30WarningsName fallback
generic name: MENTHOL
MENTHOL COUGH SUPPRESSANT ORAL ANESTHETIC Cough DropsMENTHOLXiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.29f2acaa-2cc8-a999-e063-6294a90a15ce2025-12-29WarningsName fallback
generic name: MENTHOL
Frankincense and Myrrh Arthritis Pain Combo PackMENTHOLWISE CONSUMER PRODUCTS CO.47199677-e04c-768b-e063-6294a90a35242025-12-29WarningsName fallback
generic name: MENTHOL
Frankincense and Myrrh Nerve Combo PackMENTHOLWise Consumer Products471d815c-1c34-e0f8-e063-6294a90aca782025-12-29WarningsName fallback
generic name: MENTHOL
Pain ReleaseMENTHOLNatures Formulae Health Products Ltd.781d3c8d-7b70-e973-e053-2991aa0aaa782025-12-29WarningsName fallback
generic name: MENTHOL
Pain ReleaseMENTHOLNatures Formulae Health Products Ltd.781dfd66-f006-a2d7-e053-2991aa0a170c2025-12-29WarningsName fallback
generic name: MENTHOL
FortifyMENTHOLNatures Formulae Health Products Ltd.781d53cf-b3dc-3e2b-e053-2a91aa0a7dcd2025-12-29WarningsName fallback
generic name: MENTHOL
Pain ReleaseMENTHOLNatures Formulae Health Products Ltd.781d53cf-b3df-3e2b-e053-2a91aa0a7dcd2025-12-29WarningsName fallback
generic name: MENTHOL
Trauma LessMENTHOLNatures Formulae Health Products Ltd.781e94d5-1d34-7202-e053-2991aa0ae7682025-12-29WarningsName fallback
generic name: MENTHOL
Quality Choice Cold Therapy GelMENTHOLChain Drug Marketing Association, Inc.f9c659cd-e7fa-ac2d-e053-6294a90a25732025-12-29WarningsName fallback
generic name: MENTHOL
Hot and Cold Medicated PatchMENTHOLHarris Teeter9debd4ef-c21b-41ae-afd1-58f47c51c99c2025-12-29WarningsName fallback
generic name: MENTHOL
talc-free medicated bodyMENTHOLDavion, Inc27b9b4dc-4d4f-4e9d-b388-a7c6807a0e9b2025-12-29WarningsName fallback
generic name: MENTHOL
H-E-B Medicated Corn Starch Foot PowderMENTHOLDavion, Inca6675e00-bc6b-4466-a283-4cece5f919702025-12-29WarningsName fallback
generic name: MENTHOL
Maximum Strength Medicated Foot PowderMENTHOLDavion, Inc7b442d99-ac19-4f65-828d-954c5350ef5a2025-12-29WarningsName fallback
generic name: MENTHOL
HEB Medicated Cornstarch Body PowderMENTHOLDavion, Incdf1331fb-48df-4f21-8564-0468078fd12d2025-12-29WarningsName fallback
generic name: MENTHOL

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