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methyl salicylate

Irritant, Counter-irritant · Counter-irritant

Irritant, Counter-irritantCounter-irritant
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
—
not curated
INTERACTIONS
—
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
—
not curated

Mechanism

Not yet extracted

Indications

Combined with other irritants in liniments and ointments for muscle and joint pain

Contraindications

  • Internal use (induces vomiting, gastritis, and systemic toxicity)

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team