Methylten 25%

Methyl Salicylate · Cream · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active Ingredients Methyl salicylate 25%

Purpose

Purpose Topical analgesic

Uses

Uses ■ For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscle and joints associated with ■ simple backache ■ arthritis ■ strains ■ bruises ■ sprains

Warnings

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.

Do not use

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.

When using this product

When using this product ■ Avoid contact with eyes ■ Do not bandage tightly ■ Do not apply to wounds or damaged skin

Keep out of reach of children

Keep this and all other drugs out of the reach of children.

Directions

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.

Other information

Other information ■ Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Inactive ingredients

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.

Label text from the FDA structured product label by PureTek Corporation (revised Jun 12, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Methylten 25% NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
59088-245Methyl Salicylate 250 mg/g
Cream
PureTek CorporationOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Methylten 25% used for?

Uses ■ For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscle and joints associated with ■ simple backache ■ arthritis ■ strains ■ bruises ■ sprains

Who makes Methylten 25%?

Methylten 25% is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including PureTek Corporation.