Patient leaflet - JACKSONS VAPOUR RUB
1. what this medicine is and what it is used for
This medicine contains five active ingredients: eucalyptus oil, menthol, camphor, methyl salicylate and terpineol. They work in combination to produce a warming effect on the skin, releasing soothing vapours which ease nasal congestion (a blocked nose). When absorbed into the skin they also help to soothe and relieve muscular aches and pains.
This medicine is used to help relieve nasal congestion due to colds and catarrh. It is also used to relieve muscular pain and stiffness in backache, sciatica (irritation of the sciatic nerve causing pain down the leg), lumbago (lower back pain), fibrositis (pain, stiffness or tenderness in muscles, tendons and joints), rheumatic pain (pain, swelling, stiffness and limited movement in joints, muscles and ligaments) and other related conditions.
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What you need to know before you use this medicine
Some people must not use this medicine.
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to salicylates (e.g. aspirin) or to any of the ingredients (these are all listed in section 6).
- Do not use on infants under 3 months of age.
Taking other medicines:
Check with your doctor before using this medicine if you are taking any of the following:
- Warfarin (a medicine to thin the blood/prevent clotting).
Pregnancy and breastfeeding:
Check with your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
3. how to use this medicine
Use this medicine only on your skin.
Apply to unbroken skin only and take care to avoid sensitive skin areas.
Adults, the elderly, children and infants over 3 months: For nasal congestion, colds and catarrh: rub the ointment onto the chest and throat as required.
Do not apply to the nostrils of infants.
For the relief of muscular pain and stiffness: rub the ointment into the affected area as required.
If this medicine is accidentally swallowed
In the case of accidental swallowing of Jackson’s Vapour Rub by you or a child, it is important to consult a physician without delay who can provide any necessary treatment.
Do not try to induce vomiting.
Take the pack with you so that the doctor knows what you have swallowed.
4. possible side effects
- Like all medicines Jackson's Vapour Rub can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. In normal use, the vapour rub will just produce a warming effect on your skin. If however any of the following effects occur, stop using the product and tell your doctor or pharmacist: skin rash, hives (itchy red weals)
- red, inflamed, blistered, dry, itchy, sore or cracked skin flushing
- headache
- burns at application site (frequency not known, cannot be estimated from the available data).
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6.Contents of the pack and other information
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What this medicine contains
This ointment contains the active ingredients eucalyptus oil 5.0% w/w, menthol 2.5% w/w, camphor 2.5% w/w, methyl salicylate 5.0% w/w and terpineol 2.5% w/w. It also contains the ingredient white soft paraffin.
What this medicine look like and contents of the pack
The medicine is a white ointment. It is available in packs containing 35g or 50g. Both of the pack sizes may not be available.Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer The Marketing authorisation holder is OTC Concepts Ltd., 2 Park Street, Woburn, Bedfordshire, MK17 9PG, UK. Manufactured by Thorpe Laboratories Ltd., Golf Road Industrial Estate, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 1NB, UK.
Product Licence Number:
PL 20338/0009
This leaflet was last revised: April 2019.
If you would like this leaflet in a different format, please contact the licence holder at the above address.
5. How to store this medicine
Warnings and precautions:
Do not smoke or go near naked flames – risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use after the expiry date shown on the carton and label.The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
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1. Client Information
Client: Dalkeith Labs Contact: I
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2. Product Information Please complete product code if known
Product Code:
Product description: Jackson's Vapour Rub Leaflet
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3. Pipi Internal Information
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A. Proof created by:
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Date: 16/07/2009
Date: 12/5/2016
Date:8/5/2019
Flat size: 148.5×210mm
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