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Methyl salicylate

Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to arthritis simple backache strains sprains

Drug Facts

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Drug facts

Used for
Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to arthritis simple backache strains sprains
How to take it
  • adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor

What it is used for

  • for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints

How to take it

  • adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor

While you are taking it

  • avoid contact with the eyes
  • do not bandage tightly
  • do not apply to wounds or damaged skin

Side effects, and when to stop

  • condition worsens
  • symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Warnings

For external use only

Keeping it away from children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Methyl salicylate; [reviewed 2026 Aug 3; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/methyl-salicylate

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 3). Methyl salicylate. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/methyl-salicylate

AMA 11th

Methyl salicylate. sofidex. Reviewed August 3, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/methyl-salicylate

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