Drug Reference
Eucalyptus oil
OTC
Fact box
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Vaporex
Available as
0.047 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.047 MG/MG · Topical Gel0.053 MG/MG · Topical Gel0.053 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.048 MG/MG · Topical Gel82.4 MG · Patch110 MG/ML · Topical Cream53 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.05 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.02 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.473 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.048 MG/MG · Topical Ointment
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
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
How to use / dosing
Directions See important warnings 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 or joints > 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 doctor Cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired • children under 2 years: do not use
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
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 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 right away.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- JELVOXA ATHLETE S FOOT JOCK ITCH RINGWORM (UNDECYLENIC ACID) CREAM [VANGE LIFE TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED]
- ULTRA CLEAR TREATMENT (SALICYLIC ACID) LOTION [ULTRACEUTICALS PTY LTD]
- GERMA SNAKE OIL BEE VENOM (METHYL SALICYLATE 10%) OINTMENT [GERMA PRODUCTS, LLC]
- GERMA MANTECA UBRE PLUS (TIN) (METHYL SALICYLATE 10%) OINTMENT [GERMA PRODUCTS, LLC]
- GERMA MANTECA UBRE PLUS (YELLOW) (METHYL SALICYLATE 10%) OINTMENT [GERMA PRODUCTS, LLC]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.