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Backache Relief (magnesium salicylate 580 mg) Dailymed

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Generic: magnesium salicylate

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Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet)


Magnesium salicylate tetrahydrate 580 mg (NSAID)*(equivalent to 467.2 mg of anhydrous magnesium salicylate)*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug 

Purpose


Pain Reliever 

Use


for the temporary relief of minor backache pain

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. 

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 

Other Information

  • each caplet contains: magnesium 50 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number 

Inactive Ingredients


hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, triacetin

Questions Or Comments?


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Compare to the activeingredient in Extra Strength Doan's®†

NDC 59779-338-08 

EXTRA STRENGTH Backache ReliefMAGNESIUM SALICYLATE TETRAHYDRATE (NSAID)Pain reliever

Relieves backache pain

 Actual Size

24 ANALGESIC CAPLETS

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IFCARTON IS OPENED OR IF BLISTERUNIT IS TORN, BROKEN, OR SHOWSANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by NovartisConsumer Health, Inc., owner of the registered trademark ExtraStrength Doan's®.50844           ORG051233808

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CVS 44-338

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