Magnesium Salicylate Tetrahydrate
Brand names: Medique Back Pain Relief
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 alcohol drinks every day while using this product ■ take more or for a longer time than directed
Uses
Uses For the temporary releif of minor backache pain
Dosage forms & strengths
Directions ■ drink a full glass of water with each dose Adults and children: (12 years and over) Take 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
Ingredients
Active ingredient (in each caplet) Magnesium Salicylate Tetrahydrate (NSAID*) 580 mg (equivalent to 467.2 mg of anhydrous magnesium salicylate) *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Inactive ingredients hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, triacetin