A 17-year old high school track star recently died after accidentally overdosing on an over-the-counter muscle-pain reliever containing methyl salicylate. It appears that she applied an excessive amount of the cream on her body, not realizing that methyl salicylate can be absorbed through her skin and can lead to toxic levels in her blood. The toxic levels of methyl salicylate led to the same catastrophic effects seen when taking a fatal dose of aspirin.
Source: About.com: Fitness- Kidney Diseases Guide Brian Lipps, M.D.
Source: About.com: Fitness- Kidney Diseases Guide Brian Lipps, M.D.
