METHYL SALICYLATE patch

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

METHYL SALICYLATE (UNII: LAV5U5022Y) (SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ)

Available from:

Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Methyl Salicylate 10% …………………………..…………………….….…Topical analgesic For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints, such as simple backache, lumbago, arthritis, neuralgia, strains, bruises, and sprains.

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

METHYL SALICYLATE- METHYL SALICYLATE PATCH
PREFERRED PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may_
_be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies.
FDA has not_
_evaluated whether this product complies._
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METHYL SALICYLATE PATCH
DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
PURPOSE
Methyl Salicylate 10%
…………………………..…………………….….…Topical
analgesic
USES
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and
joints, such as simple
backache, lumbago, arthritis, neuralgia, strains, bruises, and
sprains.
WARNINGS
​FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Use only as directed or as directed by a
health care
professional.
Read all warnings and directions before use.
Discontinue use at least one hour prior to bath, shower, or swimming;
do not use
immediately after bath, shower, or swimming.
DO NOT USE:
• On wounds, cuts, damaged or infected skin
• On eyes, mouth, genitals, or any other mucous membranes
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
CONSULT PHYSICIAN FOR CHILDREN UNDER 18.​
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
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Avoid contact with the eyes
You may experience a burning sensation. The intensity of this reaction
varies
among individuals and may be severe. With regular use, this sensation
generally
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STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
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DIRECTIONS
ADULTS AND CHILDREN 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER:
Apply 1 patch to the affected area of intact skin up to 3 times a day.
Do not leave patch
on for more than 8 hours at a time.
- Clean and dry the affected area.
- Open pouch and remove one patch.
- Remove any protective film and apply directly to affected area of
pain. Apply
immediately after removal from the protective envelope.
- Wash hands with soap and water after handling the patches.
- Reseal pouch containing unused patches after each use. Do not store
patch outside
the sealed envelope.
- Fold used patches so that the adhesive side sticks to itself and
safely discard used
patches or pieces of cut patches where