Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Methyl Salicylate
Drug Class
Pain Management
What is Ribufen?
pain and itching caused by minor...
used to treat pain and itching caused by minor cuts , sunburn , insect bites , minor burns , scrapes , or other skin irritations
How It Works
It is of Synthetic & Natural origin. The Molecular Weight of Menthol is 156.27.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Topical
1 layer — As recommended.
Do not cover with a tight bandage or use with a heating pad as this may cause skin damage.
Safety Alerts
Hypersensitivity reactions, aspirin/anti-inflammatory induced allergy
Important Warnings
Avoid contact with eyes and lips, avoid contact with inflamed or broken skin, avoid contact with mucous membranes, not for use with occlusive dressings, topical application of large amounts can result in systemic effect, including hypersensitivity and asthma (renal disease has also been reported)
Avoid in pregnancy and lactation
Side Effects
Erythemaphotosensitivityrash (discontinue use if develops).Deterioration in renal function has also been reported after topical use
Drug Interactions
Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use
but many drugs can interact. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products .
Storage
Inhaler
Price Intelligence
Rs 62
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 62
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Methyl Salicylate, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Medibrufen
5ml
Rs 31.68
Mediate Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
Aksofen
100mg/5ml
Rs 35.17
No DRAP alertsAKSON PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Brufen
200Mg
Rs 41.6Rs 4.16/unit
Below approved ceilingABBOTT LABORATORIES (PAK) LTD
Brufen
Rs 43.78
ABBOTT
Ibusoft
100mg/5ml
Rs 50.79
Martin Dow Marker Limited
Budex
100mg/5ml
Rs 59.56
No DRAP alertsNEXUS PHARMA (PVT) LTD
Newsibu
100mg/5ml
Rs 60.32
No DRAP alertsNEXUS PHARMA (PVT) LTD
Newibu
100mg/5ml
Rs 61.67
No DRAP alertsNewton Health Care Pvt Ltd DML: 000870
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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