Magnesium salicylate

What it does

Pain reliever

How to take it

• drink a full glass of water with each dose
• adults and children 12 years and over: 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

Side effects, and when to stop

• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
• you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
  • vomit blood
  • feel faint
  • have bloody or black stools
  • have stomach pain that does not get better
• 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
• new symptoms occur
• redness or swelling is present

These could be signs of a serious condition.

Who should not take it

Do not use if you are allergic to salicylates (including aspirin) or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.

What to say before you start

• you have asthma
• 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 are taking a diuretic

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for

• gout
• diabetes
• arthritis

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use magnesium salicylate at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Keeping it away from 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.

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

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

Other information

• each caplet contains: magnesium 45 mg
• store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
• see end flap for expiration date and lot number