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Is methyl salicylate the same as surgical spirit?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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No. Methyl salicylate is one active component of Surgical Spirit BP; the product is mainly an alcohol-based skin solution containing additional ingredients.

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Surgical Spirit BPemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 8

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