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Medicines methyl salicylateQuestion & answer

methyl salicylate · Medicine question

Can Surgical Spirit BP be swallowed?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. It is for external use only. Swallowing it can cause serious alcohol, methanol and salicylate poisoning and requires immediate medical advice.

Sources for this answer

Surgical Spirit BPemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 8
NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance

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