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Methyl salicylate topical and Itching: What Users Say

Brand names: Salonpas Pain Patch, Analgesic Balm, Eucalyptamint, Mentholatum Deep Heating, Menthol C, Salonpas Pain Gel, Mentholatum Pain Gel, Exocaine Plus, Mentholatum Ointment, Flex-All 454, Flex-All 454 Ultra Plus, Gordogesic, Arthricare Cream, Salonpas Pain Spray, Banalg, Mentholatum Pain Patch, Satogesic Pad, Satogesic Hot Gel, Deep Down Pain Relief, Cooling Gel, PainZone, Pain Stick Arthritis Formula, Pain Stick Sports Formula, Satogesic, Minit Rub, Analgesic Balm Greaseless Banalg Hospital Strength Therapeutic Pain Relief Cold & Hot Pain Relief Boroleum Castiva Cooling Flex-All 454 Maximum Strength Duraflex Comfort Heet Triple Action Aloe Vera Liniment …show all brand names

Itching: mentioned by 4 users (2.7%)

Based on user experiences from 149 Methyl salicylate topical reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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burning 3.4%
swelling 3.4%
chemical burn 2.7%
itching 2.7%
rash 2.7%
blisters 2.0%
pain 2.0%

Reviews for Methyl salicylate topical

Showing 4 reviews tagged with "itching". Clear filters to view all 149 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • MZZ...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 7, 2017

For Muscle Pain "I used to purchase Salonpas patches years ago, and I never had an issue. I just recently bought 2 packs of 20, and I later started to notice that my elbow was itching and becoming more and more crusty. I removed the bandages, and now my skin looks like it's white with a rash. What's going on with this product that used to be so good and a product that I could trust? Did you change manufacturers?"

5 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 1, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "Maybe I got a pack of the old ones, because that thing took the first layer of skin off when removed. I'm reading the new ones don't stick well, but the one I used didn't want to come off! Not worth it."

1 / 10
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  • Kim...
  • March 6, 2017

For Muscle Pain "I used 2 of the Salonpas with lidocaine patches for muscle pain in my shoulder and neck area. Started getting a rash after the second application. The rash is in the shape of the patch, very itchy and bumpy, and looks like it could blister."

5 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • nad...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 10, 2023

For Muscle Pain "I’ve been using Salonpas for a long time now, and this is the only time that I experienced a side effect. The skin where I placed the patch leaves a hive or a big whole rash, and it is so itchy and uncomfortable."

6 / 10
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