Experience soothing comfort with Mentholatum Soothing Vapor Rub Cherry Scent—a trusted remedy for coughs, congestion, and muscle aches. Made with 100% natural active ingredients like camphor, eucalyptus oil, and menthol, this topical rub delivers medicated vapors that help relieve chest and nasal congestion, calm coughs, and ease minor aches and pains.
Perfect for bedtime, its cherry-scented vapors provide up to 8 hours of relief, helping you and your child sleep more peacefully. Simply apply to the chest, throat, or neck to enjoy fast-acting comfort from cold symptoms and sore muscles. Safe for adults and children ages 2 and up, it’s a versatile alternative to oral cough medicine.
Mentholatum has been trusted since 1889 for high-quality, time-tested formulas that support your family’s wellness. Explore our full line of vaporizing rubs including Mentholatum VaporDuo, Mentholatum Original Topical Ointment Rub, and Mentholatum No-Mess Vaporizing Rub—great for kids and easy to apply. FSA eligible. Use as directed.
- 100% NATURAL ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Mentholatum Soothing Vapor Rub Cherry Scent is a topical cough suppressant made with natural camphor, eucalyptus oil, and menthol. This unique formula delivers comforting vapors and maximum strength relief when applied to the chest and throat.
- MAXIMUM STRENGTH* COUGH RELIEF: Formulated to provide powerful, fast-acting relief, Mentholatum Soothing Vapor Rub Cherry Scent helps temporarily ease coughs caused by minor throat and bronchial irritation due to colds. *Among OTC topical cough relief products.
- SOOTHING CHERRY-SCENTED VAPORS FOR UP TO 8 HOURS: Ideal for nighttime use, this cherry-scented rub releases medicated vapors that soothe nasal passages and help relieve coughs—providing up to 8 hours of comfort for a more restful sleep.
- SAFE AND EFFECTIVE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: A gentle alternative to oral cough medicine, this topical rub is safe for adults and children ages 2 and older. Its natural ingredients offer soothing relief without the need to ingest medication.
- RELIEVES MINOR MUSCLE ACHES AND PAINS: In addition to cough relief, the penetrating formula temporarily alleviates minor aches and pains in muscles and joints caused by backaches, arthritis, strains, and sprains.
Active Ingredients: Camphor 4.7%, Eucalyptus oil 1.2%, Menthol 2.6% - Cough suppressant/topical analgesic
Inactive Ingredients: Fragrance, steareth-2, white petrolatum
Directions
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.
Cover with 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 of age: Ask a doctor.
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 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.
Do not take by mouth or place in nostrils
Do not bandage tightly
Do not get into eyes
Do not apply to wounds or damaged skin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back or occurs with fever rash or headache that lasts
This could be a sign of serious condition
- Muscle aches and pains persist for 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