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Methyl Salicylate

27licensed products
1 monograph
Cream, Ointment, Oil +2

Health Canada Monographs

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Conditions Requiring Product Details

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These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Methyl Salicylate until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.

Claim to verifyTemporarily relieves aches and pains/soreness of muscles and joints (associated with one or more of the following: simple backache, lumbago, strains and sprains (involving muscles, tendons, and/or ligaments), and arthritis)Counterirritants · Products containing an ingredient in Table 1
Caution to verifyDo not use if you are prone to allergic reactions, eczema or unusual skin reactionsCounterirritants · Products containing more than 0.5% of clove essential oil

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Children 2 to 11 years, Adolescents 12 to 17 years, Adults 18 years and older.
Methyl salicylate
10–30 %per day

Cautions & Contraindications

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adverse_reactionStop use if hypersensitivity/allergy, rashes and/or burning discomfort occurApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeedingApplies to: Products containing camphor, menthol, and/or methyl salicylate
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking blood thinnersApplies to: Products containing methyl salicylate and/or methyl nicotinate
cautionFor external use onlyApplies to: All products
cautionKeep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right awayApplies to: All products
cautionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist, worsen, or re-occur within a few daysApplies to: All products
cautionWhen using this product avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with waterApplies to: All products

Alternative Names

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(+)-Camphor(common)(+-)-Camphor(common)Allyl isothiocyanate(common)Ammonia water(common)Ammonium hydroxide(common)Armoracia rusticana 3(common)Betula lenta 3(common)Brassica nigra 3(common)Brassica oleracea var. capitata 3(common)Camphor(common)Capsaicin(common)Capsicum annuum 3(common)Capsicum frutescens 3(common)Cineole(common)Cinnamomum camphora 3(common)Eucalyptol(common)Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf essential oil(common)Eucalyptus essential oil(common)Eucalyptus globulus 3(common)Eucalyptus radiata 3(common)+45 more

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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1 %12 licensed products
10 %6 licensed products
0 4 licensed products
2.25 g4 licensed products
12 %4 licensed products
10.8 % (w/w)3 licensed products
18 % (w/v)3 licensed products
11 % p/p2 licensed products
20 %2 licensed products
20 % (w/v)2 licensed products

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