Activrub Liniment

Activrub Liniment is an OTC (Over-the-Counter) topical liniment supplied in a 30ml roll-on bottle. Independent verification against the manufacturer’s own product listing (Winwa Medical) and multiple Malaysian retailers consistently confirms a single active ingredient: Methyl Salicylate 25% w/v. This matches the pre-existing English Manual Ingredients on this listing, which named Methyl Salicylate as the sole active ingredient.

A separate, pre-existing Malay-language description for this same product had listed a different, four-ingredient formulation (methyl salicylate, menthol, camphor, and eucalyptus oil, plus other herbal extracts). This did not match the manufacturer’s own listed formulation, nor any of the independent Malaysian retailer listings checked, and has been treated as a mismatch to be corrected rather than a genuine second formulation — see the flags in this submission.

Activrub Liniment is a clear, colourless, non-greasy liquid applied externally to the skin via a roll-on applicator, and is sold in Malaysia as a single 30ml pack size through registered pharmacies and online pharmacy platforms.

• Shake the bottle gently before use.
• Apply a small amount directly to the affected area of the skin using the roll-on applicator.
• Gently massage into the skin until absorbed.
• Wash your hands thoroughly after application, avoiding contact with the eyes, mouth, nose, and other sensitive areas.
• Repeat up to three times a day, or as directed on the product packaging.

Apply Activrub Liniment externally to the affected area of the skin, up to three times a day or as directed on the product packaging. Use only on intact, unbroken skin, and do not apply more frequently than stated on the packaging. This product is for external use only and must never be swallowed.

Use Activrub Liniment before the expiry date printed on the bottle and outer carton. Do not use the product beyond this date.

Store Activrub Liniment at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Keep the cap tightly closed between uses, and keep the bottle out of the reach and sight of children.

• Common: A warming or mild tingling sensation at the site of application, which is an expected effect of methyl salicylate.
• Common: Mild skin redness or irritation at the application site.
• Serious: Signs of an allergic skin reaction, such as a spreading rash, blistering, or swelling, or signs of salicylate toxicity (such as ringing in the ears, nausea, or rapid breathing) if used excessively or over a large area, which require immediate medical attention.

• Known hypersensitivity or allergy to methyl salicylate, aspirin, or other salicylates.
• Not for use on broken, damaged, or infected skin, or near the eyes, mouth, nose, or other mucous membranes.
• Not for use together with a heating pad, hot water bottle, or other external heat source on the same area, as this can increase absorption and the risk of irritation or burns.
• Not recommended for children without a doctor’s or pharmacist’s advice, given the methyl salicylate content.

• Avoid applying Activrub Liniment at the same time as other topical products containing salicylates or other counter-irritants on the same area of skin, to avoid excessive absorption and irritation.
• Individuals taking oral anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medicines such as warfarin should check with a doctor or pharmacist before regular or extensive use, as methyl salicylate absorbed through the skin may add to the effect of these medicines.
• No specific food interactions apply, as this is a topical, externally applied product.

• Apply only to intact skin, and avoid broken, irritated, or sunburnt areas.
• Wash your hands thoroughly after each application.
• Avoid covering the treated area tightly or applying heat on top of it.
• Do not apply before swimming or showering, as water may increase absorption and irritation.
• Keep away from the eyes, mouth, and nose during and after application.
• Check with a pharmacist before use if you are taking blood-thinning medicines.

Precautions: Activrub Liniment is for external use only — do not swallow, and avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, nose, and broken skin. Do not combine with an external heat source on the same area. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, and individuals on blood-thinning medicines, should check with a doctor or pharmacist before use.

When to See a Doctor or Pharmacist: Stop use and consult a doctor or pharmacist if skin irritation, rash, or blistering develops, or if signs of salicylate toxicity such as ringing in the ears, nausea, or rapid breathing occur.