Label: METHYL SALICYLATE patch

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Drug Label Information

Updated August 3, 2023

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  • 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

    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 disappears after several days.
    Avoid contact with the eyes, lips, nose and mucous membranes
    Do not tightly wrap or bandage the treated area
    Do not apply heat to the treated area immediately before or after use

    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
  • 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 children and pets cannot get to them.

    Children under 18 years: Ask a physician

  • Other information

    May be applied under occlusive dressing.
    Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F).  See USP Controlled Room Temperature.
  • Inactive ingredients

    Polysorbate 80, Glycerin, Sodium Cellulose Glycolate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Vitamin E, EDTA Disodium Salt, Kaolin, Water, Methylparaben

    Methyl Salicylate 10% Patch 

    NDC: 50488-2010-1

    10 Patches

    Manufactured for:
    Alexso, Inc
    Los Angeles, CA 90064

    Relabeled by: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Methyl Salicylate 10% Patch
    Topical Analgesic
    NDC 68788-8064
    10 Patches

    Methyl Salicylate 10% Patch
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    METHYL SALICYLATE 
    methyl salicylate patch
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68788-8064(NDC:50488-2010)
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    METHYL SALICYLATE (UNII: LAV5U5022Y) (SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ) METHYL SALICYLATE10 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL (UNII: H4N855PNZ1)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    KAOLIN (UNII: 24H4NWX5CO)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    SODIUM POLYACRYLATE (8000 MW) (UNII: 285CYO341L)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:68788-8064-12 in 1 BOX08/16/2021
    15 in 1 POUCH
    1100 g in 1 PATCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34808/16/2021
    Labeler - Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. (791119022)
    Registrant - Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. (791119022)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.791119022RELABEL(68788-8064)