Indications and uses
Temporarily relieves aches & pains of muscles & joints associated with: Stains Sprains Simple Backache Arthritis Bruises
Methyl Salicylate 10% Patch
- Manufacturer
- ViolaCare, Inc.
- Effective date
- 2025-06-07
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 2
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 01:02:40
Label at a glance#
ProductMethyl Salicylate 10%
Active ingredientMETHYL SALICYLATE
Label structure10 sections
Dosage and administration
Adults and Children 10 years of age and older: only use one patch at a time clean and dry affected area remove patch from backing film and apply to skin (see illustration) apply 1 patch to the affective area of intact skin up to 24 hours. do not use more than 2 patches per day do not use for more than 3 days in a row the used patch should be removed from the skin when a new one is applied
Storage and handling
Store at 20-25°C (66-77°F) Avoid storing product in direct sunlight Protect product from excessive moisture Some individuals may not experience pain relief until several hours after applying the patch
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Full prescribing information#
Drug Facts
Active ingredients:
Methyl Salicylate 10% (NSAID: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug)
Purpose
External analgesic
Uses
Temporarily relieves aches & pains of muscles & joints associated with:
- Stains
- Sprains
- Simple Backache
- Arthritis
- Bruises
Warnings
For external use only
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause stomach bleeding.
The chance is small but higher if you:
- are age 60 or older
- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- take other drugs containing as NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Do not use
- on the face or rashes
- on wounds or damaged skin
- if allergic to aspirin or other NSAIDs
- with a heating pad
- when sweating (such as from exercise or heat)
- any patch from a pouch that has been open for 14 or more days
- right before or after heat surgery
Ask a doctor before use if
- you are allergic to topical products
- the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you are taking a diuretic
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease or kidney disease
When using this product
- wash hands after applying or removing patch. Avoid contact with eyes. If eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with the water.
- the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.
Stop and ask a doctor if
- stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
- you feel faint, vomit blood or have bloody or black stools, These are signs of stomach bleeding.
- rash, itching or skin irritation develops condition worsens symptoms last for more than 3 days
- symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a doctor before use while breast-feeding and during the first 6 months of pregnancy. Do not use during the last 3 months of pregnancy because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. If put in mouth, get medical help or contact a Poison Control right away. Package not child resistant. Dispose of the used patches after folding sticky ends together.
Directions
Adults and Children 10 years of age and older:
- only use one patch at a time
- clean and dry affected area
- remove patch from backing film and apply to skin (see illustration)
- apply 1 patch to the affective area of intact skin up to 24 hours.
- do not use more than 2 patches per day do not use for more than 3 days in a row
- the used patch should be removed from the skin when a new one is applied
Other information
- Store at 20-25°C (66-77°F)
- Avoid storing product in direct sunlight
- Protect product from excessive moisture
- Some individuals may not experience pain relief until several hours after applying the patch
Inactive ingredients
Alpha Tocopherol Acetate, Aluminum Glycinate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Aluminum Sulphate, Borax, Carbomer, Collodial Silicon Dioxide, DMDM Hydantoin, Glycerin, Kaolin, Polyacrylic Acid, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Sodium Propylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sorbitol, Sorbitan Monooleate, Tartric Acid & Titanium Dioxide
Questions or comments?
Call 877-227-3137
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 85231-101-15
METHYL SALICYLATE 10%
Topical Analgesic (NSAID)
Pain Relieving Gel Patch
Soothing and Effective Long Lasting Relief
24 Hour Application
15 Patches
3.94 in x 5.5 in EACH
Packaged For:
ViolaCare Inc.
Parsippany, New Jersey, 07054
DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
DailyMed Product Concepts#
| Product concept | Relation | Version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| f52be47f-7aa7-46c0-b1fa-50c18dd50206 | Product name | 1 | 20201029 |
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85231-101-15 | Methyl Salicylate 10% | 1 in 1 POUCH | PATCH | 1 | 2 | |
| 85231-101-15 | Methyl Salicylate 10% | 15 in 1 BOX | PATCH | 15 | 2 |
DailyMed Billing Units#
| Package NDC | Billing unit | Product NDC | DailyMed indexing SPL | SPL version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85231-101-15 | EA - Each | 85231-101 | 6700f871-43c2-479c-8a2a-7e6941c27cfe | 1 | 2025-09-12 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Methyl Salicylate 10%
- Methyl Salicylate
- ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE
- ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
- CARBOMER 940
- DMDM HYDANTOIN
- GLYCERIN
- KAOLIN
- POLYACRYLIC ACID (250000 MW)
- POLYVINYL ALCOHOL (100000 MW)
- WATER
- SODIUM POLYACRYLATE (8000 MW)
- SORBITOL
- SORBITAN MONOOLEATE
- TARTARIC ACID
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE
- SALICYLIC ACID
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 85231-101 | 85231-101-15 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
Source Document#
openFDA label cross-check#
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl Salicylate 10% | METHYL SALICYLATE | ViolaCare, Inc. | af2bbcb8-c04c-4f55-84be-2519642f9260 | 2025-06-07 | Warnings | 85231-101-15 85231-101 85231010115 36f75a71-4cab-413e-e063-6394a90a8f55 af2bbcb8-c04c-4f55-84be-2519642f9260 |
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