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VAPOREX

Dosage form: ointment
Ingredients: CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) 4.8g in 100g, EUCALYPTUS OIL 1.2g in 100g, MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM 2.6g in 100g
Labeler: DLC Laboratories, Inc.
NDC code: 24286-1564

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 20, 2023.

VAPOREX®

Drug Facts

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

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

Warnings

For external use only; avoid contact with eyes.

Do not use
  • by mouth
  • with tight bandages
  • in nostrils
  • on wounds or damaged skin

Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

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 immediately.

Directions

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
  • store at room temperature

Inactive ingredients

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

Manufactured by:
DLC Laboratories
Paramount, CA 90723 USA

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 56.7 g Jar Carton

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 
camphor (synthetic), eucalyptus oil, and menthol ointment
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:24286-1564
Route of AdministrationTOPICALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) (CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)) CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)4.8 g  in 100 g
EUCALYPTUS OIL (EUCALYPTUS OIL) EUCALYPTUS OIL1.2 g  in 100 g
MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM (MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM) MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM2.6 g  in 100 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
PARAFFIN 
PETROLATUM 
CEDAR LEAF OIL 
NUTMEG OIL 
THYMOL 
TURPENTINE OIL 
Product Characteristics
ColorWHITEScore    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:24286-1564-21 JAR in 1 CARTON
162.5 g in 1 JAR
2NDC:24286-1564-31 JAR in 1 CARTON
256.7 g in 1 JAR
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34103/12/2013
Labeler - DLC Laboratories, Inc. (093351930)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
DLC Laboratories, Inc.093351930MANUFACTURE(24286-1564), LABEL(24286-1564)

Document Id: d633f94b-838f-46e0-a89e-8ab65301fe2b
Set id: 971943b1-4199-4f75-9d2d-61242d346b5f
Version: 2
Effective Time: 20171129
 
DLC Laboratories, Inc.

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