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The active chemical present in lodex whi...

The active chemical present in lodex which gives relief from pain in sciatica and rheumatism is

A

phenyl salicylate

B

methyl salicylate

C

ethyl salicylate

D

salicylic acid

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The correct Answer is:
D
Methyl salicylate has the general medicinal properties of the salicylates, and is applied either alone or with other analgesics for easing the pain of lumbago, rheumatism and sciatica.
Phenyl salicylate (commonly called solol) is used as an internal antiseptica.
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