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Avrobalm Ointment

NAFDAC Reg. No. A4-8339 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 28 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Avrobalm Ointment
NAFDAC number
A4-8339
Active ingredient
Methyl Salicylate
Strength
50%
Form
Ointment
Pack size
80 g, 25 g, 500 g (in PET jars)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Avro Pharma Limited
Approved
30 Nov 2023
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
29 Nov 2028
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Avrobalm Ointment is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (A4-8339). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

How to use Avrobalm Ointment

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

Who it is for

For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: simple backache arthrits strains sprains

How to take it and how often
  • Use only as directed
  • Adults and
  • Children 12 years of age and older: apply to affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
While you are taking it

avoid contact with eyes or mucuos membranes do not bandage

Talk to a doctor first if

redness over the affected area

Warnings

For external use only. Do not use otherwise than as directed.

Possible side effects

condition worsen or symptoms persists for more than 7 days symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days excessive skin irritation occurs

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

if pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use

How to store it

Keep out of reach of children.

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2025-07-22.

Label for methyl salicylate, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

Check your pack of Avrobalm Ointment

Add the expiry date on your pack for a full Trust Score.

3 free checks left today Official sources: NAFDAC · WHO · U.S. FDA · Health Canada · NLM

About Avrobalm Ointment

What is in Avrobalm Ointment?

Avrobalm Ointment contains Methyl Salicylate (50%), as ointment, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Avrobalm Ointment registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Avrobalm Ointment is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A4-8339, and its registration is active as of 28 October 2026.

Has Avrobalm Ointment been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Avrobalm Ointment in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Avrobalm Ointment is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number A4-8339, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

How do I take Avrobalm Ointment?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: use only as directed adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply to affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor…

What is Avrobalm Ointment used for?

For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: simple backache arthrits strains sprains (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for methyl salicylate. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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