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

Product name and form

Surgical spirit BP.

Pharmaceutical Form

Cutaneous Solution.

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Methyl Salicylate 0.5% v/v.

For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

Active Ingredient Description
Methyl salicylate

Methyl salicylate has the action of salicylates, causing dilation of the skin vessels. Methyl salicylate is used to prevent bed sores and for hardening the skin of the feet.

List of Excipients

Industrial methylated spirit 660P (95%)
Diethyl phthalate
Virgin castor oil

Pack sizes and marketing

200ml Amber glass bottle with 28mm tamper evident polypropylene child-resistant cap with Saranex faced EPE liner.

Marketing authorization holder

L.C.M. Ltd., Linthwaite Laboratories, Huddersfield, HD7 5QH

Marketing authorization dates and numbers

PL 12965/0035

25.08.93 / 10.12.98

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