Drug Reference
Methyl Salicylate
OTC
Fact box
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Arthricare for Women Pain Relieving NighttimeArthritis Hot Pain ReliefAtomic BalmCastiva CoolingCramergesicDendracin NeurodendraxcinDoloracin with LidocaineDragonEagle Brand Medicated OilFlexall Ultra PlusGordogesicKatinkoKofalLidoProLidoPro PatchLing Nam Ultra BalmListerine AntisepticListerine UltracleanMedi-DermMedi-Derm with LidocaineMedroxMethagualRocainolThera-GesicThera-Gesic PlusTricylateVeneno de Abeja Aceite de ViboraWong To YickXotenXoten-CZIKS Pain Relief
Available as
0.25 MG/ML0.92 MG/ML0.1 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.0015 MG/MG · Topical Ointment54 MG/ML0.1 MG/MG · Patch60 MG/ML50 MG/ML32.5 MG/ML · Topical Cream125 MG/ML0.35 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.375 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.000375 MG/MG · Patch25 MG/ML · Topical Solution30 MG/ML0.105 MG/MG · Topical Ointment70 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.03 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.04 MG/MG · Topical Gel0.02 MG/ML25 MG/ML · Topical Cream100 MG/ML0.04 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.05 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 temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to arthritis simple backache strains sprains
How to use / dosing
Directions adults and children 12 years and over: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 12 years: ask a doctor
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
For external use only
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- AVON FOOT WORKS ARTHRITIS ACHY FOOT AND MUSCLE (METHYL SALICYLATE) CREAM [COSMAX USA, CORPORATION]
- RUGBY PAIN RELIEVING ANALGESIC (MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM AND METHYL SALICYLATE) CREAM [RUGBY LABORATORIES]
- CRYSALO (METHYL SALICYLATE, MENTHOL ) LIQUID [V2 PHARMA, LLC]
- ESSENTIALS WHITEN AND STRENGTHEN (SODIUM FLUORIDE 0.24%) PASTE, DENTIFRICE [CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.]
- DR SABHARWALS (METHYL SALICYLATE 10% GEL PATCH) PATCH [DR. SABHARWAL'S WOUND CARE]
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.