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 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
How to use / dosing
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 & 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 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
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.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
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.
Overdose
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- GEMBOOXT TOPICAL NUMBING CREAM (LIDOCAINE HCL) CREAM [GUANGDONG QUADRANT ECOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.]
- COUGH DROPS- MENTHOL GRANULE (MENTHOL GRANULE) LOZENGE [ANHUI JIUHE HEALTH INDUSTRY CO., LTD]
- FIT MIST PAIN RELIEF (MENTHOL) LIQUID [AROMA SENSATIONS INC]
- NATURES WILLOW BALM PAIN RELIEF XL PATCH (HARPAGOPHYTUM PROCUMBENS, ARNICA MONTANA, BOSWELLIA SERRATA, SALIX ALBA) PATCH [WB VENTURES LLC]
- NATURES WILLOW BALM ITCH RELIEF CREAM (MENTHOL) CREAM [WB VENTURES 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.