Which pills have salicylic acid? Uncovering the oral salicylate family
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While pure salicylic acid is primarily a topical treatment for skin conditions, several oral medications contain derivatives of this compound known as salicylates. The most common and widely recognized of these is aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid. This means many everyday pain relievers, fever reducers, and even stomach remedies contain this key ingredient or its close chemical relatives.
