Medicine guide

Chest Rub

26 mg/g + 48 mg/g + 12 mg/g · Jelly

  • Available without prescription
Made by
Hy-Vee, Inc.

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2026-02-04

What it is

cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Used for
  • On chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to the common cold on muscles and joints, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains
Do not take it if

By mouth with tight bandages in nostrils on wounds or damaged skin

All warnings ↓
Good to know
  • Sold without a prescription
  • FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
44other products contain Camphor, Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol — compare makers, forms and strengths

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What it is for

  • on chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to the common cold on muscles and joints, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains

From the official label · 2026-02-04 · DailyMed

Do not take it if

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

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

  • See imporatant warnings under "When using this product"
  • adults &
  • children 2 yrs & over:
  • rub a thick layer on chest and throat or rub on sore aching muscles cover with warm, dry cloth if desired keep clothing loose about throat/chest to help vapors reach the nose/mouth repeat up to three times per 24 hours or as directed by doctor
  • children under 2 years of age:
  • ask a doctor

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Ask a doctor first if

cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.

Stop and get help if

muscle aches and pains persist more than 7 days or come back cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Other warnings

  • For external use only; avoid contact with eyes.
  • , do not heat microwave add to hot water or any container where heating water. May cause splattering and result in burns.

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

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

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.

Side effects

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Quoted from the official label, section “Adverse Reactions”.

Keep away from children

In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.

How to store it

store at room temperature

Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.

What kind of medicine it is

cough suppressant & topical analgesic

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, special petrolatum, spirits of turpentine, thymol

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

This label’s list of inactive ingredients names none of: lactose, wheat or gluten, colour dyes, sugars, sugar alcohols, alcohol (ethanol), aspartame (phenylalanine), gelatin, peanut oil, soy, parabens, sulfites, titanium dioxide.

Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.

Every version of this medicine (2)

The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.

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Same active substance, strength and form in other countries

Matched on active substance, strength and kind of form only. This is not a statement that the products are equivalent or interchangeable: other ingredients, release and approved uses can differ — ask a pharmacist before swapping.

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CanadaNo exact match for this strength and form

Details

Made byHy-Vee, Inc.
Active substanceCamphor, Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol
Strength26 mg/g + 48 mg/g + 12 mg/g
FormJelly
RouteTopical
Packs1 JAR in 1 CARTON / 100 g in 1 JAR
NDC42507-248

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).

Other strengths and forms

18 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.

Same active substance

These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.