Methylten

Methyl Salicylate 10% · Cream · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active Ingredients: Methyl Salicylate 10%

Purpose

Purpose: Topical Analgesic

Uses

Uses: For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints.

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 broken skin ■ 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. Stop use and ask doctor if ■ pain persists for more than 7 days, redness is present or in conditions affecting children under 12 years of age. ■ excessive irritation of the skin develops. ■ if pregnant or breastfeeding ■ ask a health professional before use.

When using this product

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

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

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 , Eucalyptus Globus Leaf Oil, Fructose, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Fragrance.

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Puretek Corporation (revised Jan 13, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Methylten NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
59088-013Methyl Salicylate 1 mg/g
Cream
Puretek CorporationOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Methylten used for?

Uses: For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints.

Who makes Methylten?

Methylten is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Puretek Corporation.