Diethylamine Salicylate
Active ingredient
Sold as ALGESAL
- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- See label
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 2
Overview
Diethylamine Salicylate is an active pharmaceutical ingredient. The information below is compiled per regulator from the product labels on record, with direct links to the original documents.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 2 | January 23, 2026 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
2 products
Uses
For symptomatic relief of rheumatic and minor musculo-skeletal conditions including lumbago, fibrositis, sciatica, bruises and strains.
How to take
Adults (including the elderly) and children 6 years and over:
For cutaneous use. Apply three times daily to the affected area, massaging until cream is fully absorbed.
Children under 6 years:
Not recommended.
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Side effects & warnings
Temporary skin reactions (redness, burning sensation and rashes) may occur. 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.
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Consult your doctor before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, asthmatic or on any other medicines. For external use only. Not to be used on broken skin. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas of the skin. Always try on a small area first.
Always use sparingly. Some people may experience discomfort, particularly those with sensitive skin or if used in hot weather/after a hot bath. Temporary skin redness/burning sensation may occur. Discontinue use if excessive irritation or unwanted effects occur.
Not to be used on children under 6 years of age. If symptoms persist consult your doctor. Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children. Instruct patients not to smoke or go near naked flames – risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard.
Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it. ”
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Who should not take it
3 Contra-indications Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients. Algesal should not be used if the surface of the skin is broken. Algesal contains terpene derivatives (ie camphor) as excipients, which can lower the epileptogenic threshold and, at excessive doses, lead to neurological accidents such as convulsions in infants and children.
Therefore, Algesal should not be used by children who have a history of convulsions. Hypersensitivity to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (including when taken by mouth) especially where associated with a history of asthma.
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Brands in United Kingdom (1)
Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · PL002400342 · revised January 23, 2026
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