Analgesic Balm (Menthol – Methyl Salicylate)

Medically reviewed by Meghan Maynard Harlan. Last updated on January 18, 2025

ANALGESIC BALM

Warner-Lambert Consumer Healthcare

Menthol – Methyl Salicylate

Topical Analgesic

Indications And Clinical Uses: For the local treatment of muscular and joint pains.

Contra-Indications: Any sensitivity to the components.

Precautions: Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes or broken skin. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental swallowing, seek medical advice.

Dosage: Apply by thoroughly rubbing into the skin to promote absorption. To prolong the effect, cover the surface with a piece of gauze or linen.

Availability And Storage: Each g of amber-yellow ointment contains: menthol 20% and methyl salicylate 20% in a petrolatum base. Nonmedicinal ingredients: ceresin, lanolin, petrolatum and wax. Tubes of 30 g.

ANALGESIC BALM Warner-Lambert Consumer Healthcare Menthol – Methyl Salicylate Topical Analgesic

About Meghan Maynard Harlan

Meghan Maynard Harlan, PharmD is a licensed pharmacist across Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Kansas, with nine years of experience spanning retail, hospital, and long-term care pharmacy. Her clinical strengths include patient counseling, immunization delivery, medication therapy management, and regulatory adherence across diverse care settings. She is known for her precision, communication skills, and ability to coordinate seamless care transitions. Meghan is a member of the American Pharmacists Association, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, and the Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society.