Linimentum Methylis Salicylatis, B.P.C. Liniment of Methyl Salicylate.
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Related entry: Methyl salicylate
Synonyms.—Linimentum Betulae Compositum; Compound Liniment of Birch.
| Menthol | 5.00 | | | 1 ounce |
| Oil of Eucalyptus | 10.00 | | | 2 fl. ounces |
| Essential Oil of Camphor | 25.00 | | | 5 fl. ounces |
| Methyl Salicylate | to 100.00 | | | to 20 fl. ounces |
Dissolve the menthol in the liquids.
This liniment is miscible with either spirit or oil, and is used to paint over rheumatic joints or neuralgic areas, the parts being covered subsequently with flannel or gutta-percha tissue.
