Quick answers
- What is Methyl salicylate used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Methylten 25% Pain Relieving (PureTek Corporation) lists these uses: For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscle and joints associated with; simple backache; arthritis; strains; bruises; sprains.
- Do I need a prescription for Methyl salicylate?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Methyl salicylate been recalled?
- FDA enforcement reports list 1 recall of products on this page; the newest started April 24, 2025. A recall usually concerns specific products or lots, not every brand.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Methylten 25% Pain Relieving · PureTek Corporation
Methyl salicylate 25%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Methyl salicylate 25%
Purpose
Topical analgesic
Uses
- For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscle and joints associated with
- simple backache
- arthritis
- strains
- bruises
- sprains
Warnings
For external use only Keep this and all other drugs out of the reach of children.
When using this product
- Avoid contact with eyes
- Do not bandage tightly
- Do not apply to wounds or damaged skin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- If condition worsens or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, discontinue use of this product and consult a physician.
Directions
- Use only as directed. Adults and children 2 years and older: Apply to affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily.
- Children under 2 years of age: Do not use, consult a physician.
Inactive ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Aqua (Purified Water), Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil, Carbomer, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Eucalyptus Globus Leaf Oil, Fructose, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Fragrance.
— FDA label of Methylten 25% Pain Relieving, PureTek Corporation, effective June 12, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Dr Sabharwals · Dr. Sabharwal's Wound Care
Methyl salicylate 10%, patch (topical)
Active ingredient
Methyl Salicylate 10% (NSAID: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug)
Purpose
External Analgesic
Uses
Temporarily relieves aches & pains of muscles & joints associated with: Stains Sprains Simple Backache Arthritis Bruises
Warnings
- For external use only Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause stomach bleeding. The chance is small but higher if you: are age 60 or older have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug take other drugs containing as NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others) have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product DO NOT USE on the face or rashes on wounds or damaged skin if allergic to aspirin or other NSAIDs with a heating pad when sweating (such as from exercise or heat) any patch from a pouch that has been open for 14 or more days right before or after heat surgery
Ask a doctor before use if
you are allergic to topical products the stomach bleeding warning applies to you you are taking a diuretic you have high blood pressure, heart disease or kidney disease
When using this product
wash hands after applying or removing patch. Avoid contact with eyes. If eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with the water. the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed. Stop and ask a doctor if stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts you feel faint, vomit blood or have bloody or black stools, These are signs of stomach bleeding. rash, itching or skin irritation develops condition worsens symptoms last for more than 3 days symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a doctor before use while breast-feeding and during the first 6 months of pregnancy.
Do not use
during the last 3 months of pregnancy because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children
If put in mouth, get medical help or contact a Poison Control right away. Package not child resistant. Dispose of the used patches after folding sticky ends together.
Directions
Adults and Children 10 years of age and older: only use one patch at a time clean and dry affected area remove patch from backing film and apply to skin (see illustration) apply 1 patch to the affective area of intact skin up to 24 hours. do not use more than 2 patches per day do not use for more than 3 days in a row the used patch should be removed from the skin when a new one is applied
Other information
Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) Avoid storing product in direct sunlight Protect product from excessive moisture Some individuals may not experience pain relief until several hours after applying the patch
Inactive ingredients
Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, Aluminium Glycinate, Borax, DMDM Hydantoin, Glycerine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyacrylic Acid, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Tartaric Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Polysorbate 80 & Butylated Hydroxytoluene
Questions?
Manager QA Customer Care Cell Tel.: +91 1722640018 Cell: +91 90567 70088
— FDA label of Dr Sabharwals, Dr. Sabharwal's Wound Care, effective June 29, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Methyl Salicylate 25 Percent · Alexso, Inc
Methyl salicylate 250 mg/mL, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Methyl Salicylate 25%
Purpose
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.
When using this product
Avoid contact with the eyes
Do not use
in large quantities, particularly over raw surfaces or blistered areas Do not apply to wounds or damaged skin Do not bandage
Stop use and ask a doctor if
allergic reaction occurs condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days symptoms clear up and return within a few days redness, irritation, swelling, pain or other symptoms begin or increase
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
| adults and children 2 years and older | apply externally to the affected area up to 3 to 4 times a day |
| children under 2 years | ask a doctor |
Inactive ingredients
Aqua (Deionized Water), Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Indian Frankincense, Chondroitin Sulfate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucosamine Sulfate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Monostearate, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Aloe Vera Leaf, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Isostearyl Palmitate, Trolamine, Laureth-7, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid. Methyl Salicylate 25% Pump Bottle Cream NDC: 50488-1016-5 50 mL Manufactured for: Alexso, Inc Los Angeles, CA 90064 Tel: 888.495.6078
— FDA label of Methyl Salicylate 25 Percent, Alexso, Inc, effective May 23, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
BeeVenom · Menper Distributors, Inc.
Methyl salicylate 10.5%, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient
Methyl Salicylate 10.5%
Purpose
External analgesic
Uses
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, strains and sprains.
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
On wounds or damaged skin with a heating pad on a child under 12 years of age over extensive areas of the body on irritated skin with a bandage Ask A doctor use if you have: redness over the affected area
When using this product
do not avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes do not bandage
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days excessive skin irritation occurs
If pregnant or breastfeeding
ask a health professional before use Keep Out Of reach of children If swallowed, induce vomiting and call a physician or contact Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
use only as directed Adults and children 2 years and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 time daily children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
Store at 15ºC to 25 o C (59ºF to 77ºF)
Inactive ingredients
Camphor, D&C yellow #10, menthol, methylparaben, paraffin wax, propylparaben, white petrolatum
— FDA label of BeeVenom, Menper Distributors, Inc., effective April 20, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Methyl Salicylate · Alaina Healthcare Private Limited
Methyl salicylate 25 g/60 g, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Purpose Methyl Salicylate 25%........................................Topical Analgesic
Uses
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to: simple backache lumbago arthritis neuralgia strains bruises sprains
Warnings
For external use only.
When using this product
avoid contact with the eyes do not use in larger quantities, particularly over raw surfaces or blistered areas do not apply to wounds or damaged skin do not bandage Stop use and ask doctor if allergic reaction occurs condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days symptoms clear up and return within a few days redness, irritation, swelling, pain or other symptoms begin or increase
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Adults and children 2 years and older: apply externally to the affected area up to 3 to 4 times a day children under 2 years: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
C13-14 isoparaffin, cetearyl alcohol, chondrotin sulfate sodium, Ethylhexylglycerin, glucosamide sulfate potassium chloride, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, isostearic acid, laureth-7, PEG-100 stearate, phenoxyethanol, polyacrylamide, propylene glycol, stearic acid, water
Questions?
Call
— FDA label of Methyl Salicylate, Alaina Healthcare Private Limited, effective December 9, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Methyl salicylate 25% · cream (topical) · 7 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| AVON Foot Works Arthritis Achy Foot and Muscle | Cosmax USA, Corporation | DailyMed |
| Methyl Salicylate | Alexso, Inc | DailyMed |
| Methyl Salicylate | Pharmacure LLC | — |
| Methyl Salicylate 25% | Oncora Pharma, LLC | DailyMed |
| Methyl Salicylate 25% Cream | Global America Group LLC | — |
| Methyl Salicylate 25% Pain Relieving | Puretek Corporation | DailyMed |
| Methylten 25% Pain Relieving | PureTek Corporation | DailyMed |
Methyl salicylate 100 mg/mL · ointment (topical) · 6 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Germa Linimento Ubre Plus | Germa Products, LLC | — |
| Germa Linimento Ubre Plus (Roll-On) | Germa Products, LLC | — |
| Germa Manteca Ubre Plus (RED) | Germa Products, LLC | — |
| Germa Manteca Ubre Plus (TIN) | Germa Products, LLC | — |
| Germa Manteca Ubre Plus (YELLOW) | Germa Products, LLC | — |
| Germa Snake Oil Bee Venom | Germa Products, LLC | — |
Methyl salicylate 10% · patch (topical) · 6 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Sabharwals | Dr. Sabharwal's Wound Care | DailyMed |
| Methyl Salicylate | Alexso, Inc | DailyMed |
| Methyl Salicylate | Florrax Pharmaceutical Corp. | DailyMed |
| Methyl Salicylate | Global America Group LLC | — |
| Methyl Salicylate | Medcore LLC | DailyMed |
| Methyl Salicylate 10% | ViolaCare, Inc. | DailyMed |
Methyl salicylate 250 mg/mL · cream (topical) · 4 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| AVON footworks Arthritis Achy Foot and Muscle | The Avon Company | DailyMed |
| Methyl Salicylate 25 Percent | Alexso, Inc | DailyMed |
| Methyl Salicylate 25% | Oncora Pharma, LLC | DailyMed |
| Methyl Salicylate 25% Cream | Medcore LLC | DailyMed |
Methyl salicylate 10.5% · ointment (topical) · 4 products
Methyl salicylate 25 g/60 g · cream (topical) · 2 products
Methyl salicylate 10% · ointment (topical) · 2 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Milagroso | Pharmadel LLC | — |
| Ubredol | Pharmadel LLC | — |
Methyl salicylate 25% · oil (topical) · 2 products
Methyl salicylate 10% · cream (topical) · 2 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Methyl Salicylate | Pharmacure LLC | — |
| Methyl Salicylate 10% Pain Relieving | PureTek Corporation | DailyMed |
Methyl salicylate 25% · cream (cutaneous) · 2 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Methyl Salicylate 25% Cream | Advanced Rx of Tennessee, LLC | DailyMed |
| Methyl Salicylate 25% Cream | Marcella Health | DailyMed |
Methyl salicylate 10 mg/100 mg · tape (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 10% Methyl Salicylate Pain Relief Patch | Akron Coating & Adhesives | DailyMed |
Methyl salicylate 25% · stick (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Herb Street Sore Muscle Relief | Balassa Laboratories Inc. | DailyMed |
Methyl salicylate 15.75 g/150 g · ointment (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Veneno de Abeja Aceite De Vibora Brand | Miramar Cosmetics, Inc DBA Miramar Lab | DailyMed |
Methyl salicylate 40% · cream (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Methyl Salicylate 40 Percent | Alexso, Inc | DailyMed |
Methyl salicylate 15% · ointment (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Kofal Fuerte | Pharmadel LLC | DailyMed |
Methyl salicylate 20 mg/mL · ointment (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Germa Ubre Mastitis | Germa Products, LLC | — |
Methyl salicylate 10 g · patch (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Methyl Salicylate 10% | Ion Pharma, LLC | DailyMed |
Methyl salicylate 100 mg/1000 mg · patch (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Methyl Salicylate | Pharmacure LLC | — |
Methyl salicylate 25% · patch (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Methyl Salicylate | Pharmacure LLC | — |
Methyl salicylate 10% · liquid (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Abejas y Viboras Roll On | Menper Distributors Inc. | DailyMed |
8 more strengths and forms are listed in the FDA NDC Directory.
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Germa Products, LLC7 products
- Pharmadel LLC6 products
- Alexso, Inc5 products
- Menper Distributors, Inc.5 products
- Pharmacure LLC4 products
- Puretek Corporation4 products
- Medcore LLC2 products
- Oncora Pharma, LLC2 products
- ViolaCare, Inc.2 products
- Ling Nam Medicine Factory (H.K.) Ltd.2 products
- iON Pharma, LLC2 products
- Global America Group LLC2 products
- Akron Coating & Adhesives1 product
- Cosmax USA, Corporation1 product
- Balassa Laboratories Inc.1 product
- Miramar Cosmetics, Inc DBA Miramar Lab1 product
- Dr. Sabharwal's Wound Care1 product
- Advanced Rx of Tennessee, LLC1 product
- Alaina Healthcare Private Limited1 product
- Ted and Greg's Inc.1 product
- Florrax Pharmaceutical Corp.1 product
- The Avon Company1 product
- Marcella Health1 product
- Hysan Pharmaceutical Co Ltd1 product
Recalls
From FDA enforcement reports, matched by the product’s NDC code or label. A recall usually covers specific products or lots: check the name and lot number on your package.
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April 24, 2025 · Class II · Terminated · D-0426-2025
CGMP Deviations
KOFAL, Athletes, Penetrating Pain Relief, External Analgesic Ointment (methyl salicylate 10.5% - External Analgesic), 2 oz (60 g) Jar, Distributed by: Pharmadel LLC, New Castle, DE 19720, NDC 55758-109-02, UPC 8 99711 00 — KENIL HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.