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VAPOREX

Manufacturer
DLC Laboratories, Inc.
Effective date
2026-01-07
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
4
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:31:48

Label at a glance#

ProductVAPOREX
Active ingredientCAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC), EUCALYPTUS OIL, MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM
Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

on chest and throat, for the temporary relief of cough due to the common cold on muscles and joints, for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains

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 and chest cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired clothing should be loose about throat and chest to help vapors reach the nose and mouth use up to three times daily or as directed by a doctor. For minor aches and pains of muscles and joints apply to affected area not more...

Storage and handling

store at room temperature

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Active IngredientsPurposes
Camphor 4.8%Cough suppressant & topical analgesic
Eucalyptus Oil 1.2%Cough suppressant
Menthol 2.6%Cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • on chest and throat, for the temporary relief of cough due to the common cold
  • on muscles and joints, for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For external use only; avoid contact with eyes.

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

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

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 lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition.

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children.If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

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 and chest
    • cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired
    • clothing should be loose about throat and chest to help vapors reach the nose and mouth
  • use up to three times daily or as directed by a doctor.
    For minor aches and pains of muscles and joints
    • 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 temperature

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Manufactured by:
DLC Laboratories
Paramount, CA 90723 USA

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 56.7 g Jar Carton

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN

MEDICATED CHEST RUB

Triple Action Relief

VAPOREX ®

• OINTMENT •

NO ARTIFICIAL COLORS
OR FRAGRANCES

COUGH SUPPRESSANT
TOPICAL ANALGESIC

NET WT 2.0 OZ (56.7 g)

Vaporex OintmentVaporex Ointment

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
727137camphor 4.8 % / eucalyptus oil 1.2 % / menthol 2.6 % Topical OintmentPSN4
1432507VAPOREX 4.8 % / 1.2 % / 2.6 % Topical OintmentPSN4
1432507camphor 0.048 MG/MG / Eucalyptus oil 0.012 MG/MG / menthol 0.026 MG/MG Topical Ointment [Vaporex]SBD4
727137camphor 0.048 MG/MG / Eucalyptus oil 0.012 MG/MG / menthol 0.026 MG/MG Topical OintmentSCD4
727137camphor 4.8 % / eucalyptus oil 1.2 % / menthol 2.6 % Chest RubSY4
727137camphor 4.8 % / eucalyptus oil 1.2 % / menthol 2.6 % Topical OintmentSY4
1432507Vaporex (camphor 4.8 % / eucalyptus oil 1.2 % / menthol 2.6 % ) Topical OintmentSY4

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
24286-1564-2VAPOREX1 in 1 CARTONOINTMENT14
24286-1564-2VAPOREX62.5 g in 1 JAROINTMENT62.54
24286-1564-3VAPOREX1 in 1 CARTONOINTMENT14
24286-1564-3VAPOREX56.7 g in 1 JAROINTMENT56.74

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)ACTIVE INGREDIENT5TJD82A1ET1
EUCALYPTUS OILACTIVE INGREDIENT2R04ONI6621
MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORMACTIVE INGREDIENTL7T10EIP3A1
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)ACTIVE MOIETY5TJD82A1ET1
EUCALYPTUS OILACTIVE MOIETY2R04ONI6621
MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORMACTIVE MOIETYL7T10EIP3A1
CEDAR LEAF OILINACTIVE INGREDIENTBJ169U4NLG1
NUTMEG OILINACTIVE INGREDIENTZ1CLM489481
PARAFFININACTIVE INGREDIENTI9O0E3H2ZE1
PETROLATUMINACTIVE INGREDIENT4T6H12BN9U1
THYMOLINACTIVE INGREDIENT3J50XA376E1
TURPENTINE OILINACTIVE INGREDIENTC5H0QJ6V7F1

Products#

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
24286-156424286-1564-2, 24286-1564-3

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 9 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
PARAFFINI9O0E3H2ZEIACT
PETROLATUM4T6H12BN9UIACT
CEDAR LEAF OILBJ169U4NLGIACT
NUTMEG OILZ1CLM48948IACT
THYMOL3J50XA376EIACT
TURPENTINE OILC5H0QJ6V7FIACT
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)5TJD82A1ETACTIB
EUCALYPTUS OIL2R04ONI662ACTIB
MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORML7T10EIP3AACTIB

Source Document#

Source XML

Inactive ingredient matches#

Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.

Inactive ingredient links page 1 of 1 · 18 matching rows.

DailyMed ingredient, IID ingredient, UNII table
DailyMed ingredientIID ingredientUNIIDosage form / routePotencyMaximum daily exposureMatch
THYMOLTHYMOL3J50XA376ELIQUID / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)0.01 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
6 equally ranked IID candidates
THYMOLTHYMOL3J50XA376ELIQUID / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)0.01 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
6 equally ranked IID candidates
THYMOLTHYMOL3J50XA376EPOWDER, FOR SOLUTION / ORALNAExact identifier — unii candidate
6 equally ranked IID candidates
NUTMEG OILNUTMEG OILZ1CLM48948LIQUID / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)NAExact identifier — unii candidate
6 equally ranked IID candidates
PARAFFINPARAFFINI9O0E3H2ZEOINTMENT / TOPICAL2860 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
3 equally ranked IID candidates
THYMOLTHYMOL3J50XA376EPOWDER, FOR SOLUTION / ORALNAExact identifier — unii candidate
6 equally ranked IID candidates
PETROLATUMPETROLATUM4T6H12BN9UOINTMENT / TOPICAL7275 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
3 equally ranked IID candidates
THYMOLTHYMOL3J50XA376EPOWDER, FOR SOLUTION / ORALNAExact identifier — unii candidate
6 equally ranked IID candidates
PARAFFINPARAFFINI9O0E3H2ZEOINTMENT / TOPICAL2860 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
3 equally ranked IID candidates
NUTMEG OILNUTMEG OILZ1CLM48948LIQUID / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)NAExact identifier — unii candidate
6 equally ranked IID candidates
THYMOLTHYMOL3J50XA376ELIQUID / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)0.01 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
6 equally ranked IID candidates
NUTMEG OILNUTMEG OILZ1CLM48948ELIXIR / ORAL4.5 mg/5mlExact identifier — unii candidate
6 equally ranked IID candidates
PETROLATUMPETROLATUM4T6H12BN9UOINTMENT / TOPICAL7275 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
3 equally ranked IID candidates
PARAFFINPARAFFINI9O0E3H2ZEOINTMENT / TOPICAL2860 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
3 equally ranked IID candidates
NUTMEG OILNUTMEG OILZ1CLM48948ELIXIR / ORAL4.5 mg/5mlExact identifier — unii candidate
6 equally ranked IID candidates
NUTMEG OILNUTMEG OILZ1CLM48948LIQUID / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)NAExact identifier — unii candidate
6 equally ranked IID candidates
PETROLATUMPETROLATUM4T6H12BN9UOINTMENT / TOPICAL7275 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
3 equally ranked IID candidates
NUTMEG OILNUTMEG OILZ1CLM48948ELIXIR / ORAL4.5 mg/5mlExact identifier — unii candidate
6 equally ranked IID candidates

openFDA label cross-check#

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Matched openFDA labels page 1 of 1 · 1 matching rows.

Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
VAPOREXCAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC), EUCALYPTUS OIL, AND MENTHOLDLC Laboratories, Inc.971943b1-4199-4f75-9d2d-61242d346b5f2026-01-07WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 24286-1564-3
ndc (package): 24286-1564-2
ndc (product): 24286-1564
ndc11 (package): 24286156403
ndc11 (package): 24286156402
spl id: 47d51ff5-fcae-89e2-e063-6294a90a03c2
spl set id: 971943b1-4199-4f75-9d2d-61242d346b5f

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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