La Flecha Japonesa

Methyl salicylate · Oil · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Drug Facts Active Ingredients Purpose Methyl Salicate 10.5%..............................................................External Analgesic

Purpose

Purpose External Analgesic

Uses

Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: simple backache arthrits strains sprains

Warnings

For external use only. Do not use otherwise than as directed.

Do not use

Do not use with a bandage on wounds or damage skin with a heating pad on a child under 12 years of age over extensive areas of the body on irritated skin

Ask a doctor before use

Ask a doctor before use if you have redness over the affected area

When using this product

When using this product avoid contact with eyes or mucuos membranes do not bandage

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsen or symptoms persists for more than 7 days symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days excessive skin irritation occurs

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

if pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of the reach of children to avoid accidental poisoning. If swallowed, induce vomiting and call a physician or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions use only as directed adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply to affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

Inactive Ingredients cajeput oil, clove oil, essential oil of peppermint, eucalyptus oil, juniper, menthol, white mineral oil.

Questions?

Questions? 1-800-560-5223 M-F 9 AM to 4 PM Eastern.

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Menper Distributors, Inc. (revised Jul 22, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

La Flecha Japonesa NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
53145-047Methyl Salicylate 105 mg/mL
Oil
Menper Distributors, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is La Flecha Japonesa used for?

Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: simple backache arthrits strains sprains

Who makes La Flecha Japonesa?

La Flecha Japonesa is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Menper Distributors, Inc..