Earths Care Chest Rub Camphor, Eucalyptus Oi, Menthol 4.8 g/100g; 2.6 g/100g; 1.2 g/100g Ointment, 1 jar
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Earths Care Chest Rub is a topical ointment containing camphor, eucalyptus oil, and menthol. These three ingredients are commonly combined in over-the-counter rub products and are typically used to create a cooling or warming sensation on the skin. Camphor, eucalyptus oil, and menthol are aromatic compounds that appear in chest rubs and similar products marketed for occasional use on the chest and throat area. This product is an OTC monograph drug, meaning it is marketed under established FDA guidelines for this category rather than as an individually reviewed application.
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Cedar leaf oil is a fragrant extract from cedar tree foliage used as a flavoring agent and fragrance in medications to improve taste and aroma, making the medicine more pleasant to take.
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Nutmeg oil is a natural aromatic extract from nutmeg seeds. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent to improve taste and sometimes as a fragrance to mask bitter or unpleasant odors.
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A natural oil extracted from olives. It acts as an emollient and lubricant in formulations, helping to soften ingredients and improve how the medicine spreads or flows.
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Shea butter is a fat extracted from shea tree nuts. It's used in medicines as an emollient and lubricant to soften the product, improve texture, and help ingredients blend smoothly together.
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| Price system | Per g | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 24286-1581-02 You're viewing this | 1 JAR in 1 CARTON (24286-1581-2) / 56.7 g in 1 JAR | 2024-09-27 | Active |
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🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses on chest and throat, for the temporary relief of cough due to the common cold on muscles and joint, for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions See important warnings under "When using this product" adult 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
⚠️ Warnings ▾
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 brease-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.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredients Camphor 4.8% Eucalyptus Oil 1.2% Menthol 2.6%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients beeswax, Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, Myristica fragrans (nutmeg) oil, Olea europaea (olive) oil, Pinus palustris (turpentine) oil, Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) extract, Thuja occidentalis (cedar leaf) oil, thymol crystal, tocopherols
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purposes Cough Suppressant & topical analgesic Cough suppressant Cough suppressant & topical analgesic