Salicylamide is the common name for the substance o-hydroxybenzamide, or amide of salicyl. Salicylamide is a non-prescription drug with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Its medicinal uses are similar to those of aspirin. Salicylamide is used in combination with both aspirin and caffeine in the over-the-counter pain remedies |
Categories | Analgesics Antipyretics
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Synonyms | o-hydroxybenzamide
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toxicity
Oral, rat LD50: 1890 mg/kg