Methyl Salicylate Benefits & Uses

Methyl Salicylate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Joint Pain

Other Benefits

Muscle Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Back Pain
Sprain

Methyl Salicylate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Muscle Ache Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Muscle Ache Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Muscle Ache Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Methyl Salicylate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Methyl Salicylate is used -

Methyl Salicylate Related Warnings

Is the use of Methyl Salicylate safe for pregnant women?

Methyl Salicylate may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Methyl Salicylate again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Methyl Salicylate safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Methyl Salicylate for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Methyl Salicylate on the Kidneys?

Methyl Salicylate is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Methyl Salicylate on the Liver?

Methyl Salicylate does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Methyl Salicylate on the Heart?

You can take Methyl Salicylate without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Methyl Salicylate with Other Drugs

Methyl Salicylate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Warfarin

Methyl Salicylate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Methyl Salicylate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Methyl Salicylate

Is this Methyl Salicylate habit forming or addictive?

Methyl Salicylate is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Methyl Salicylate does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Methyl Salicylate only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Methyl Salicylate for mental disorders.

No

Methyl Salicylate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Methyl Salicylate

It is safe to take Methyl Salicylate with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Methyl Salicylate

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Methyl Salicylate and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown