Vicks Vapo Rub

Manufacturer
Savings Distributors LLC
Effective date
2019-08-01
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
1
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-05-31 22:59:59

Label at a glance#

ProductVicks Vapo Rub
Active ingredientCAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC), EUCALYPTUS OIL, MENTHOL
Label structure8 sections

Indications and uses

• when applied to chest or 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 tha...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Camphor (synthetic) 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 or 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 the reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center 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

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

• store at room temperature

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil.

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-873-8276

Package Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Package LabelPackage Label

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
727137camphor 4.8 % / eucalyptus oil 1.2 % / menthol 2.6 % Topical OintmentPSN1
727137camphor 0.048 MG/MG / Eucalyptus oil 0.012 MG/MG / menthol 0.026 MG/MG Topical OintmentSCD1
727137camphor 4.8 % / eucalyptus oil 1.2 % / menthol 2.6 % Chest RubSY1
727137camphor 4.8 % / eucalyptus oil 1.2 % / menthol 2.6 % Topical OintmentSY1

FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#

NDC, Effective, Action table
NDCEffectiveActionDocumentIndexing SPLRelated label
73097-015-012023-01-30C16284748780-1f386c649-fa8b-0266-e053-dadaa90a7c1aVicks Vapo Rub
73097-015-242023-01-30C16284748780-1f386c649-fa8b-0266-e053-dadaa90a7c1aVicks Vapo Rub

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
73097-015-01Vicks Vapo Rub12 g in 1 CONTAINEROINTMENT121
73097-015-24Vicks Vapo Rub24 in 1 CARTONOINTMENT241
73097-015-24Vicks Vapo Rub12 g in 1 CONTAINEROINTMENT121

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
73097-015VICKS VAPO RUB (CAMPHOR, MENTOL, EUCALYPTUS OIL) OINTMENT [SAVINGS DISTRIBUTORS LLC]1Legacy NDC, 3 package rows20190802_8f0f416f-b5b9-d856-e053-2a95a90a23dc.zip

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
37000-544-06GM - Gram37000-544e2876302-1438-4364-b8f8-c3a99a8da96812015-10-02

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
73097-01573097-015-24, 73097-015-01
37000-544

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

Source XML

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
8f0fc39b-9919-6bc4-e053-2a95a90a384f8f0f416f-b5b9-d856-e053-2a95a90a23dc2019-08-01WarningsExact identifier
spl id: 8f0fc39b-9919-6bc4-e053-2a95a90a384f
spl set id: 8f0f416f-b5b9-d856-e053-2a95a90a23dc

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