Salonpas Spray

Salonpas Spray, distributed through DoctorOnCall Malaysia, is a topical liniment spray combining three active ingredients—Methyl Salicylate, Menthol, and Camphor—in a single pump-spray formulation. This combination is one of the most recognised topical liniment formulas sold across Malaysia and Singapore, and the spray format is designed for quick, no-touch application directly onto the skin.

The product is supplied in an 80ml pump-spray bottle, which allows the liquid to be applied evenly over a targeted area of skin without rubbing it in by hand. Salonpas Spray is a topical, external-use-only product; it is not swallowed, and it is formulated differently from Salonpas patches or plasters, which release their ingredients more slowly through an adhesive backing rather than as a liquid spray.

Methyl Salicylate, Menthol, and Camphor are all long-established topical liniment ingredients—methyl salicylate is closely related to salicylic acid chemically, menthol provides a cooling sensation on the skin, and camphor is a traditional counter-irritant ingredient. Because all three ingredients are absorbed through the skin to some degree, the precautions and interaction information in this listing should be read carefully, particularly by anyone also using an oral blood-thinning medicine.

Shake the bottle before use, hold it upright, and spray directly onto the affected area of skin from a short distance, then allow the liquid to air-dry naturally; do not rub it in with your fingers, and wash your hands thoroughly after each application. Avoid spraying near the eyes, mouth, nose, or any broken or irritated skin.

Apply to intact skin only, and do not apply a bandage or heating pad over the sprayed area, as trapping the product against the skin can increase absorption and the risk of irritation.

Salonpas Spray is applied 3 to 4 times a day to the affected area of skin, with a maximum of 4 applications within any 24-hour period. Do not increase the frequency of application beyond what is stated on the packaging in an attempt to achieve a faster result.

This product is not recommended for children under 12 years old unless a doctor has advised otherwise, and it should be used with caution, and only under medical advice, in anyone with very sensitive skin or a known history of skin reactions to topical liniments.

Use Salonpas Spray before the expiry date printed on the bottle label and outer carton. Discard the bottle if the liquid changes colour, develops an unusual smell, or if the spray nozzle becomes blocked and cannot be cleared.

Store Salonpas Spray at room temperature, below 30°C, away from direct sunlight, open flame, and any source of heat, as the product’s ingredients are flammable in liquid and vapour form. Keep the bottle upright, tightly capped between uses, and stored out of reach and sight of children.

Do not store or use this product near an open flame, lit cigarette, or heat source such as a stove, and do not spray it in an unventilated room.

• Common: Mild, temporary warming or cooling sensation on the skin where the spray is applied.
• Common: Mild redness at the application site.
• Uncommon: Dryness or flaking of the skin with repeated use over the same area.
• Uncommon: A mild burning sensation, particularly if applied to broken or freshly shaved skin.
• Serious: Signs of a skin allergic reaction, such as widespread rash, blistering, or significant swelling, which need prompt medical assessment.
• Serious: Signs of salicylate toxicity from excessive use over a large area, such as ringing in the ears, nausea, or confusion, which require urgent medical attention.

• Known hypersensitivity or allergy to methyl salicylate, menthol, camphor, aspirin, or any other salicylate.
• Application to broken, cut, infected, or heavily irritated skin.
• Application near the eyes, inside the nose or mouth, or on mucous membranes.
• Children under 12 years old, unless specifically directed by a doctor.
• Use under an airtight bandage, wrap, or heating pad, which can increase absorption to unsafe levels.

• Salonpas Spray contains methyl salicylate, which is absorbed through the skin and can add to the effect of oral blood-thinning medicines such as warfarin, so anyone taking these medicines should check with a doctor or pharmacist before use.
• Using this spray at the same time as other topical or oral salicylate-containing products, including aspirin, increases the risk of salicylate-related side effects and should be avoided without medical advice.
• No specific food interaction has been established, as this is a topical, externally applied product rather than one that is swallowed.

• Spray from a short distance and let it air-dry rather than rubbing it into the skin with your hands.
• Wash your hands well after every application to avoid accidentally transferring the product to your eyes.
• Keep the bottle away from open flames, lit candles, or the kitchen stove, as the spray is flammable.
• Test a small area of skin first if you’re using this product for the very first time.
• Store the bottle upright and tightly capped to prevent leaks.
• Keep count of how many times you’ve sprayed in a day so you don’t go over the recommended maximum.

Precautions: Salonpas Spray is for external use on intact skin only and should never be swallowed, sprayed near the eyes or mucous membranes, or applied to broken or infected skin. Anyone taking oral blood-thinning medicine, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and anyone with a known sensitivity to salicylates should check with a doctor or pharmacist before regular use. The product is flammable, so it must be kept away from open flame and heat sources at all times.

When to See a Doctor or Pharmacist: Stop use and seek medical advice if skin irritation, blistering, or a rash develops and does not settle, or if signs of an allergic reaction appear such as widespread swelling or difficulty breathing. Seek urgent medical attention if symptoms of salicylate toxicity occur, such as ringing in the ears, persistent nausea, rapid breathing, or confusion, especially after use over a large area of skin.