Quick answers
- What is Camphor (synthetic), eucalyptus oil and menthol, unspecified form used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Equate Vaporizing (Wal-Mart Stores Inc) lists these 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.
- Do I need a prescription for Camphor (synthetic), eucalyptus oil and menthol, unspecified form?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredients, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Camphor (synthetic), eucalyptus oil and menthol, unspecified form been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Equate Vaporizing · Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Camphor (synthetic) 4.8% · Eucalyptus oil 1.2% · Menthol, unspecified form 2.6%, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient
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
Questions?
Call: 1-888-287-1915
— FDA label of Equate Vaporizing, Wal-Mart Stores Inc, effective February 23, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Pharmacys Prescription Vapor Rub · American Consumer Products Corp
Camphor (synthetic) 4.7% · Eucalyptus oil 1% · Menthol, unspecified form 1%, gel (topical)
Active ingredient
Active Ingredients Camphor 4.7% Menthol 1.0% Eucalyptus Oil 1.0%
Purpose
Purpose Decongestant Decongestant Decongestant
Uses
& Usage USE: To temporarily relieve nasal congestion, chest congestion and cough due to the common cold. Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains.
Warnings
Warning: For external use only. Not for internal use. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not put in mouth, nostrils, or on wounds or damaged skin. Consult a Physician Before Use Consult a physician before use. If you have asthma, emphysema, persistent or chronic cough associated with smoking or excessive mucus. If muscle aches persist for more than 7 days or comes back, or cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back or occurs with fever, rash or a persistent headache.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children
If ingested, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Dosage & Administration Directions: Adults and children 2 years of age and older, rub a thick layer on chest and throat for temporary relief from nasal congestion and coughing due to colds, or rub on sore aching aching muscles. If desired, loosely cover with a soft dry cloth, but keep clothing loose. Repeat up to three times daily, especially at bedtime. Children under 2 years of age, consult your physician.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive Ingredients: Petrolatum, Cedar Leaf Oil, Nutmeg Oil, Thymol, Turpentine Oil.
— FDA label of Pharmacys Prescription Vapor Rub, American Consumer Products Corp, effective January 23, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Pharmacys Prescription Vapor Rub · American Consumer Products Corp
Camphor (synthetic) 4.7% · Eucalyptus oil 1.2% · Menthol, unspecified form 1.25%, gel (topical)
Active ingredient
Active Ingredients Camphor 4.7% Menthol 1.25% Eucalyptus Oil 1.2%
Purpose
Purpose Decongestant Decongestant Decongestant
Uses
& Usage USE: To temporarily relieve nasal congestion, chest congestion and cough due to the common cold. Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains.
Warnings
Warning: For external use only. Not for internal use. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not put in mouth, nostrils, or on wounds or damaged skin. Consult a Physician Before Use Consult a physician before use. If you have asthma, emphysema, persistent or chronic cough associated with smoking or excessive mucus. If muscle aches persist for more than 7 days or comes back, or cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back or occurs with fever, rash or a persistent headache.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children
If ingested, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Dosage & Administration Directions: Adults and children 2 years of age and older, rub a thick layer on chest and throat for temporary relief from nasal congestion and coughing due to colds, or rub on sore aching aching muscles. If desired, loosely cover with a soft dry cloth, but keep clothing loose. Repeat up to three times daily, especially at bedtime. Children under 2 years of age, consult your physician.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive Ingredients: Petrolatum, Thymol, Turpentine, Cedar Wood Oil, Nutmeg Oil.
— FDA label of Pharmacys Prescription Vapor Rub, American Consumer Products Corp, effective March 31, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
CVS Health Medicated Chest Rub · CVS Pharmacy
Camphor (synthetic) 4.7% · Eucalyptus oil 1.2% · Menthol, unspecified form 2.6%, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient
Camphor 4.7% Eucalyptus oil 1.2% Menthol 2.6%
Purpose
Camphor - Cough suppressant & topical analgesic Eucalyptus oil - Cough suppressant Menthol - Cough suppressant & topical analgesic
Uses
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
Warnings
For external use only; avoid contact with eyes
Do not use
by mouth in nostrils on wounds or damaged skin with tight bandages
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 persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a 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.
Directions
see important warnings under "When using this product" adults and children 2 years and over: for cough suppression rub a thick layer on the throat and 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 a 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
Other information
Other Safety Information store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients
cetostearyl alcohol, fragrance, thymol, titanium dioxide, turpentine oil, white petrolatum
— FDA label of CVS Health Medicated Chest Rub, CVS Pharmacy, effective January 11, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Universal Vaporizing Chest Rub · Universal Distribution Center LLC
Camphor (synthetic) 4.7% · Eucalyptus oil 1% · Menthol, unspecified form 1.25%, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient
Camphor 4.7% Menthol 1.25% Eucalyptus Oil 1.0%
Purpose
Decongestant
Uses
on chest and throat, helps temporarily relive cough due to common cold. on joints and muscles, temporarily relives minor aches and pains.
Warnings
For external use only; avoid contact with eyes.
Do not use
by mouth in nostrils with tight bandages on wounds or damaged skin Ask doctor before use if you have, cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma, emphysema, or smoking
When using this product
do not heat microwave add to hot water or any container where heating water. May cause splattering and results in burns
Stop use and ask a doctor if
cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious conditions muscle aches or pain persist more than 7 days or come back Keep out of the reach of children If ingested get medical help or contact a Poison control center immediately
Directions
Adults and Children 2 years and over rub a thick layer on chest and throat or rub on sore aching muscles keep clothing loose around chest/throat to help vapors reach the nose/mouth repeat up to 3 times per 24 hours or as directed by doctor Children under 2 years: do not use on unless directed by doctor
Inactive ingredients
cedar leaf oil, nutmeg oil, paraffin, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil
— FDA label of Universal Vaporizing Chest Rub, Universal Distribution Center LLC, effective November 16, 2023. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredients, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Camphor (synthetic) 4.8% · Eucalyptus oil 1.2% · Menthol, unspecified form 2.6% · ointment (topical) · 9 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Caring Mill Chest Rub | FSA Store Inc. | DailyMed |
| CVS Health Medicated Chest Rub | CVS Pharmacy | DailyMed |
| Equate Childrens Vaporizing | Wal-Mart Stores Inc | DailyMed |
| Equate Vaporizing | Wal-Mart Stores Inc | DailyMed |
| Medicated Chest Rub | Cardinal Health, 110 dba LEADER | — |
| Rite Aid Chest Rub | Rite Aid Corporation | DailyMed |
| Vaporex | DLC Laboratories, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Vicks VapoRub ADVANCED PLUS | Procter & Gamble Manufacturing GmbH | — |
| Walgreens Chest Rub | Walgreen Company | DailyMed |
Camphor (synthetic) 4.7% · Eucalyptus oil 1% · Menthol, unspecified form 1% · gel (topical) · 2 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacys Prescription Vapor Rub | American Consumer Products Corp | DailyMed |
| Vaporizing Chest Rub | Universal Distribution Center LLC | — |
Camphor (synthetic) 4.7% · Eucalyptus oil 1.2% · Menthol, unspecified form 1.25% · gel (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacys Prescription Vapor Rub | American Consumer Products Corp | DailyMed |
Camphor (synthetic) 4.7% · Eucalyptus oil 1.2% · Menthol, unspecified form 2.6% · ointment (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Health Medicated Chest Rub | CVS Pharmacy | DailyMed |
Camphor (synthetic) 4.7% · Eucalyptus oil 1% · Menthol, unspecified form 1% · ointment (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Vaporizing Chest Rub | Ningbo Liyuan Daily Chemical Products Co., Ltd. | — |
Camphor (synthetic) 4.7% · Eucalyptus oil 1% · Menthol, unspecified form 1.25% · ointment (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Vaporizing Chest Rub | Universal Distribution Center LLC | DailyMed |
What pharmacies pay (NADAC)
The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is the average price U.S. retail pharmacies paid to buy one unit of a medicine (one tablet, one mL or one gram), from a monthly survey of pharmacy invoices by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). State Medicaid programs use it to pay pharmacies.
This is not the price you pay. What you pay depends on your insurance (copay or coinsurance), your pharmacy and any discounts, and pharmacies also charge for filling a prescription. Ask your pharmacist or your health plan what your price will be.
| Strength and form | Generic or brand | Pharmacies pay |
|---|---|---|
| camphor (synthetic) 4.8% · eucalyptus oil 1.2% · menthol, unspecified form 2.6% ointment | Generic | $0.0386 per gram |
NADAC list of November 4, 2026; these prices took effect on October 21, 2026. Shown only where a package’s NDC code matches the NADAC list exactly, and only for that exact strength and form: nothing is averaged across strengths. Strengths and forms not listed here have no NADAC price.
Source: NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026, data.medicaid.gov (CMS) →
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc2 products
- Universal Distribution Center LLC2 products
- American Consumer Products Corp2 products
- CVS Pharmacy2 products
- FSA Store Inc.1 product
- Procter & Gamble Manufacturing GmbH1 product
- Cardinal Health, 110 dba LEADER1 product
- Walgreen Company1 product
- Rite Aid Corporation1 product
- Ningbo Liyuan Daily Chemical Products Co., Ltd.1 product
- DLC Laboratories, Inc.1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.