Quick answers
- What is Camphor (synthetic), menthol, unspecified form, petrolatum and phenol used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Lip Medex Lip Balm (Blistex Inc.) lists these uses: for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor lip irritation temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked lips helps protect lips from the drying effects of wind and cold weather.
- Do I need a prescription for Camphor (synthetic), menthol, unspecified form, petrolatum and phenol?
- 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), menthol, unspecified form, petrolatum and phenol 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.
Lip Medex Lip Balm · Blistex Inc.
Camphor (synthetic) 1% · Menthol, unspecified form 1% · Petrolatum 42% · Phenol 0.6%, stick (topical)
Active ingredient
Purpose Camphor 1.0% (w/w) External analgesic Menthol 1.0% (w/w) External analgesic Petrolatum 42% (w/w) Lip protectant Phenol 0.54% (w/w) External analgesic
Purpose
Active ingredients Purpose Camphor 1.0% (w/w) External analgesic Menthol 1.0% (w/w) External analgesic Petrolatum 42% (w/w) Lip protectant Phenol 0.54% (w/w) External analgesic
Uses
for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor lip irritation temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked lips helps protect lips from the drying effects of wind and cold weather
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
on: deep or puncture wounds animal bites serious burns
When using this product
do not get into eyes do not apply over large areas of the body or bandage
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition worsens symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 2 years of age: Consult a doctor
Inactive ingredients
beeswax, benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, eugenia caryophyllus (clove) flower oil, fragrance, isopropyl myristate, lanolin, menthoxypropanediol, menthyl lactate, methyl salicylate, microcrystalline wax, octyldodecanol, ozokerite, phenyl trimethicone, polyethylene, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, saccharin, sorbitan isostearate, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, trimethylolpropane tricaprylate/tricaprate
— FDA label of Lip Medex Lip Balm, Blistex Inc., effective July 1, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Blistex Lip Medex · Blistex Inc.
Camphor (synthetic) 1% · Menthol, unspecified form 1% · Petrolatum 59.14% · Phenol 0.6%, paste (topical)
Active ingredient
Purpose Camphor 1.0% (w/w) External analgesic Menthol 1.0% (w/w) External analgesic Petrolatum 59.14% (w/w) Lip protectant Phenol 0.54% (w/w) External analgesic
Purpose
Active ingredients Purpose Camphor 1.0% (w/w) External analgesic Menthol 1.0% (w/w) External analgesic Petrolatum 59.14% (w/w) Lip protectant Phenol 0.54% (w/w) External analgesic
Uses
for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor lip irritation temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked lips helps protect lips from the drying effects of wind and cold weather
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
on deep or puncture wounds animal bites serious burns
When using this product
do not get into eyes do not apply over large areas of the body or bandage
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition worsens symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 2 years of age: Consult a doctor
Inactive ingredients
beeswax, benzyl alcohol, diisopropyl adipate, flavors, fragrances, lanolin, menthoxypropanediol, microcrystalline wax, myristyl myristate, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, saccharin, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter
— FDA label of Blistex Lip Medex, Blistex Inc., effective January 26, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Maximum Strength Cold Sore Treatment · Meijer Distribution Inc
Camphor (synthetic) 3% · Menthol, unspecified form 1% · Petrolatum 89.2% · Phenol 1.5%, gel (topical)
Active ingredient
Camphor 3.00% Menthol 1.00% Phenol 1.50% White Petrolatum 89.20%
Purpose
Cold sore/fever blister treatment Skin Protectant
Uses
- For treatment of cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips
- Temporarily relieves the symptoms of itching and pain associated with cold sores/fever blisters
- Temporarily protects minor cuts, scrapes, burns, and sores
- Helps prevent and temporarily protects chapped or cracked skin and lips
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
in the eyes or apply over large areas of the body. In case of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns, consult a physician. Allery alert
Do not use
if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this product.
When using this product
avoid contact with eyes. Use only as directed. Stop use and consult a doctor if the condition persists or gets worse.
Do not use
longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.
Directions
- Clean the affected area
- Apply a small amount of this product to the affected area 1 to 3 times daily
- Rub in gently
- May be covered with a sterile bandage
- Wash hands before and after applying cream
- Do not share this product with anyone
- Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients
Eucalyptol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Thymol, Tocopheryl Nicotinate
Questions?
Call us toll-free at 1-877-242-3234 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number.
— FDA label of Maximum Strength Cold Sore Treatment, Meijer Distribution Inc, effective November 27, 2024. 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) 1% · Menthol, unspecified form 1% · Petrolatum 42% · Phenol 0.6% · stick (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Lip Medex Lip Balm | Blistex Inc. | DailyMed |
Camphor (synthetic) 1% · Menthol, unspecified form 1% · Petrolatum 59.14% · Phenol 0.6% · paste (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Blistex Lip Medex | Blistex Inc. | DailyMed |
Camphor (synthetic) 3% · Menthol, unspecified form 1% · Petrolatum 89.2% · Phenol 1.5% · gel (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Strength Cold Sore Treatment | Meijer Distribution Inc | DailyMed |
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.
- Blistex Inc.2 products
- Meijer Distribution Inc1 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.