Indications and 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
CVS Health Medicated Chest Rub
- Manufacturer
- CVS Pharmacy
- Effective date
- 2026-01-11
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 4
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 01:32:20
Label at a glance#
ProductCVS Health Medicated Chest Rub
Active ingredientCAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC), EUCALYPTUS OIL, MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM
Label structure7 sections
Dosage and administration
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
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
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
Package/Label Principal Display Panel
DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
| RxCUI | RxNorm string | TTY | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 727137 | camphor 4.8 % / eucalyptus oil 1.2 % / menthol 2.6 % Topical Ointment | PSN | 4 |
| 727137 | camphor 0.048 MG/MG / Eucalyptus oil 0.012 MG/MG / menthol 0.026 MG/MG Topical Ointment | SCD | 4 |
| 727137 | camphor 4.8 % / eucalyptus oil 1.2 % / menthol 2.6 % Chest Rub | SY | 4 |
| 727137 | camphor 4.8 % / eucalyptus oil 1.2 % / menthol 2.6 % Topical Ointment | SY | 4 |
Product Linked Resources#
| Resource | Code type | Value | Equivalent identifiers | Source image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcode | EAN-13 | 0050428136461 | GTIN-13: 0050428136461 EAN-13: 0050428136461 GTIN-12: 050428136461 UPC-A: 050428136461 GTIN storage (14 digits): 00050428136461 | CA428002.jpg |
| Data code | ITF | 428002 | CA428002.jpg |
FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#
| NDC | Effective | Action | Document | Indexing SPL | Related label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59779-790-01 | 2023-02-07 | C162847 | 48780-1 | f386c64a-1a93-0266-e053-dadaa90a7c1a | Drug Facts - CVS Medicated Chest Rub |
| 59779-790-02 | 2023-02-07 | C162847 | 48780-1 | f386c64a-1a93-0266-e053-dadaa90a7c1a | Drug Facts - CVS Medicated Chest Rub |
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59779-790-01 | CVS Health Medicated Chest Rub | 100 g in 1 JAR | OINTMENT | 100 | 4 | |
| 59779-790-01 | CVS Health Medicated Chest Rub | 1 in 1 CARTON | OINTMENT | 1 | 4 | |
| 59779-790-02 | CVS Health Medicated Chest Rub | 1 in 1 CARTON | OINTMENT | 1 | 4 | |
| 59779-790-02 | CVS Health Medicated Chest Rub | 50 g in 1 JAR | OINTMENT | 50 | 4 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- CVS Health Medicated Chest Rub
- camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol
- TURPENTINE
- THYMOL
- PETROLATUM
- CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)
- EUCALYPTUS OIL
- MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM
- MENTHOL
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 59779-790 | 59779-790-01, 59779-790-02 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| TURPENTINE | XJ6RUH0O4G | IACT |
| THYMOL | 3J50XA376E | IACT |
| PETROLATUM | 4T6H12BN9U | IACT |
| CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) | 5TJD82A1ET | ACTIB |
| EUCALYPTUS OIL | 2R04ONI662 | ACTIB |
| MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM | L7T10EIP3A | ACTIB |
Source Document#
openFDA label cross-check#
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Health Medicated Chest Rub | CAMPHOR, EUCALYPTUS OIL, MENTHOL | CVS Pharmacy | bf73d15a-9d68-42fa-bfee-d25748215f97 | 2026-01-11 | Warnings | 59779-790-02 59779-790-01 59779-790 59779079001 59779079002 4828506e-d3b5-e4b5-e063-6294a90a886e bf73d15a-9d68-42fa-bfee-d25748215f97 |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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