Medicated Chest Rub
48 mg/g + 12 mg/g + 26 mg/g · Ointment
- Available without prescription
- Active substance
- Camphor, Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol
- Made by
- DOLGENCORP, INC.
- Source
- Official label
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 · 2025-03-15
Cough suppressant & topical analgesic Cough suppressant Cough suppressant & topical analgesic
- When applied to chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with the common cold
- 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
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
- 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
From the official label · 2025-03-15 · DailyMed
Do not take it if
- by mouth
- in nostrils
- on wounds or damaged skin
- with tight bandages
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 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
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 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.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other warnings
- For external use only; avoid contact with eyes. Do not use
- by mouth
- in nostrils
- with tight bandages Ask a doctor before use if you have
- When using this product, do not 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
- 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, ask a health professional before use.
- Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
- , 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”.
Keep away from children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
Other information
store at room temperature
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Other Information”.
What kind of medicine it is
Cough suppressant & topical analgesic Cough suppressant 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, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Questions about this product
Call 1-866-4-REXALL
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.
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 (12)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
Showing 12 of 12
- Medicated Chest RubThis oneWithout prescriptionDOLGENCORP, INC.Names none of these
- Medicated Chest RubWithout prescriptionCardinal Health, 110 dba LEADERNames none of these
- Cvs Health Medicated Chest RubWithout prescriptionCVS PharmacyNames none of these
- Caring Mill Chest RubWithout prescriptionFSA Store Inc.Names none of these
- Rite Aid Chest RubWithout prescriptionRite Aid CorporationNames none of these
- Cough Suppressant and Topical AnalgesicWithout prescriptionTarget CorporationNames none of these
- Medicated Chest RubWithout prescriptionTARGET CORPORATIONNames none of these
- Chest RubWithout prescriptionUnited Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFINames none of these
- Chest RubWithout prescriptionValu Merchandisers CompanyNames none of these
- Equate Childrens VaporizingWithout prescriptionWal-Mart Stores IncNames none of these
- Equate VaporizingWithout prescriptionWal-Mart Stores IncNames none of these
- Walgreens Chest RubWithout prescriptionWalgreen CompanyNames none of these
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.
Medicine passport: one printable page to show a pharmacist abroad
CanadaNo exact match for this strength and form
Details
| Made by | DOLGENCORP, INC. |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Camphor, Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol |
| Strength | 48 mg/g + 12 mg/g + 26 mg/g |
| Form | Ointment |
| Route | Topical |
| Packs | 100 g in 1 JAR |
| NDC | 55910-833 |
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
6 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
- Ointment3 products
48 mg/g + 12 mg/g + 26 mg/g3
48 mg/g + 12 mg/g + 26 mg/g · 3 companies
- Cardinal Health, 110 dba LEADER
- DOLGENCORP, INC. · this page
- TARGET CORPORATION
- Cream2 products
4.8 g/100g + 2.6 g/100g + 1.2 g/100g2
4.8 g/100g + 2.6 g/100g + 1.2 g/100g · 2 companies
- Jelly1 products
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.