Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Medique® Back Pain Relief Pain Reliever/ Anti-Inflammatory Pull to Open Magnesium Salicylate Tetrahydrate (NSAID) 580 mg 80 Caplets (40 x 2) Tamper Evident Unit Dose Packets Medique Back
- Medique® Back Pain Relief Pain Reliever/ Anti-Inflammatory Pull to Open Magnesium Salicylate Tetrahydrate (NSAID) 580 mg 80 Caplets (40 x 2) Tamper Evident Unit Dose Packets Medique Back
Overview
Uses For the temporary releif of minor backache pain
Indications & Usage
Uses For the temporary releif of minor backache pain
Dosage & Administration
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
Warnings & Precautions
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
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever
Do Not Use
Do not use if you are allergic to salicylates (including aspirin) or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away. ■ you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: ■ feel faint ■ vomit blood ■ have bloody or black stools ■ have stomach pain that does not get better ■ if ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs ■ new symptoms occur ■ pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days ■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days ■ redness or swelling is present These could be signs of a serious condition.
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.
Questions
Questions or comments? 1-800-634-7680
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