Methyl Salicylate

[Alan]

Meckhan
Even though you have used this cream for more than a week it is still unlikely that it has caused any harm to your baby. The amount of Methyl Salicylate that would get into your blood would be small. I am not aware of any documented cases of harm being causes to a foetus by using this cream on the skin. The only way of causing abnormalities in animals was by giving them a very large oral dose. The reason that I suggest that you do not use this is because it has not been proven to be completely safe.

[meckhan]

Thanks Alan,

You're a great help...

[meckhan]

Thanks Alan, that's a relief...

i have another concern, it's about eating raw fish.. you see, i love to eat Japanese food (sashimi).. i have read that eating raw meat may cause miscarriage.. is it the same with fish??

[Alan]

Unfortunately raw fish can be a problem. I would suggest that you give it a miss until after your baby is born