Since 1925.
A century of chest colds. One formula that kept winning.
The thick, creamy formula that breaks up chest congestion like nothing else. 4 fl oz.
Ships within 1 to 2 business days from our pharmacy. Free shipping on subscriptions and orders over $50.
The protocol.
- Shake well before each use. The beechwood base settles.
- Adults: 2 teaspoons every 4 hours
- Take after meals to reduce stomach sensitivity
- Drink a full glass of water after each dose
Safe for. Use with caution.
Safe for
- Chest colds with deep, productive congestion
- Bronchial congestion from cold or mild respiratory illness
- Adults seeking sustained relief without heavy sedation
Use with caution
- Not for dry, tickling coughs. This is specifically for mucus clearing coughs.
- If cough persists more than 10 days or accompanies high fever, call Fairview.
- Take after food to reduce stomach sensitivity.
This product is new to the shop. Verified customer reviews will appear here as they come in. Have a question before then? Ask Dr. Mike.
Complete the medicine cabinet.
Why this still exists at Fairview.
Since 1925, when Mississippi families packed into small houses with no central heat and a chest cold could turn into something serious before morning, Creomulsion was what mothers reached for. Not because it tasted good. Because it worked.
The beechwood creosote base does something modern thin liquid cough syrups cannot. It penetrates the bronchial passages and physically loosens thick, sticky mucus so the body can expel it naturally. That is not folklore. That is 100 years of clinical consistency.
If you have had a chest cold where the congestion sits deep and will not move, you already know this is the product the pharmacist recommends when the other options have not worked.
Creomulsion is one of those products I keep stocked specifically because chain pharmacies will not. The beechwood creosote base has been used safely for nearly 100 years to loosen thick chest mucus, and it does it better than most modern expectorants for certain types of congestion. It does not taste great. I will be honest. But when you are three days into a chest cold and nothing is moving, this is what works. For productive coughs only.
Dr. Mike Acheampong, PharmD, MPH. Fairview Pharmacy, Hattiesburg, MS.
Questions, answered.
Is this the original formula, or a modern reformulation?
This is the original formulation. Fairview sources every heritage product direct from the manufacturer to confirm authenticity. We do not stock relabeled or reformulated alternatives. If you have been using this product for decades, this is the same one you remember.
How soon will my order ship?
Orders ship within 1 to 2 business days from our pharmacy in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. You will receive a tracking number once your package leaves the pharmacy. Free shipping on orders over $50.
What is your return policy?
Unopened products in their original sealed packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund. For safety reasons, opened products are not returnable. If something arrives damaged or incorrect, contact us within 7 days and we will make it right.
Can I take this with my prescription medications?
Some heritage products, particularly the iron containing tonics and any product with alcohol, can interact with prescription medications. We strongly recommend a free pharmacist consultation before ordering if you take any prescription medication. Call or use the Ask the Pharmacist form on the site.
Is this safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Heritage remedies vary in pregnancy safety. Topical products like Bag Balm and Bactine are generally considered safe. Iron tonics and any product containing alcohol require physician guidance during pregnancy. Before ordering during pregnancy or breastfeeding, please request a free pharmacist consultation so we can review your specific product.
Build the medicine cabinet your family deserves.
Heritage remedies were never meant to stand alone. Most families build out their medicine cabinet across the four sub categories: cough and chest, pain and muscle, tonics, and skin and wound. Combine 3 to 4 products to clear the $50 free shipping threshold.