Magnesium Salicylate 580 MG Oral Tablet
WARNINGS
Warnings Reye’s syndrome : Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product.
When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
Allergy Alert : Magnesium salicylate may cause a severe allergic reaction, which may include: hives facial swelling asthma (wheezing) shock Stomach bleeding warning : This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding.
The chance is higher if you: are age 60 or older have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others] have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product take more or for a longer time than directed Do not use if you are allergic to salicylates (including aspirin) or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.
Ask a doctor before use if stomach bleeding warning applies to you you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease you have asthma you are taking a diuretic Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for gout diabetes arthritis Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faint have bloody or black stools vomit blood have stomach pain that does not get better an allergic reaction occurs.
Seek medical help right away.
new symptoms occur redness or swelling is present ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
It is especially important not to use magnesium salicylate during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Use for the temporary relief of minor backache pain
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Inactive ingredients hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, triacetin
PURPOSE
Purpose Pain Reliever
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
ASK DOCTOR
Ask a doctor before use if stomach bleeding warning applies to you you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease you have asthma you are taking a diuretic
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Directions drink a full glass of water with each dose adults: 2 caplets every 6 hours, not to exceed 8 caplets in 24 hours children under 12 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor
PREGNANCY AND BREAST FEEDING
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
It is especially important not to use magnesium salicylate during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
DO NOT USE
Do not use if you are allergic to salicylates (including aspirin) or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.
STOP USE
Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faint have bloody or black stools vomit blood have stomach pain that does not get better an allergic reaction occurs.
Seek medical help right away.
new symptoms occur redness or swelling is present ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days These could be signs of a serious condition.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Active ingredients (in each caplet) Magnesium salicylate tetrahydrate 580 mg (NSAID)* (equivalent to 467.2 mg of anhydrous magnesium salicylate) *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
ASK DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for gout diabetes arthritis