Ethyl nicotinate is used for skin-conditioning cosmetics. It is principally used in medicine as a local vasodilator at a concentration of 1 to 2 % in creams, ointments and pomades. It is utilized for the treatment sprains, wrenches, muscular pains and tendonitis.

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