SURGICAL SPIRIT Cutaneous solution Ref.[9550] Active ingredients: Methyl salicylate

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2016  Publisher: L.C.M. Ltd., Linthwaite Laboratories, Huddersfield, HD7 5QH

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to methyl salicylate or any of the excipients.

Special warnings and precautions for use

Do not apply to broken skin.

Labels state:

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use on broken skin.

Caution: this preparation is flammable, keep away from naked flames.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

There have been reports that topical salicylates may potentiate the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.

Pregnancy and lactation

No evidence is available as to the safety of the product when used during pregnancy and lactation. In such cases therefore use with caution.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines

None known.

Undesirable effects

None known.

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.

Incompatibilities

None known.

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