Backache Relief

Rite Aid

Rite Aid 44-338

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Magnesium salicylate tetrahydrate 580 mg (NSAID)*
(equivalent to 467.2 mg of anhydrous magnesium salicylate)

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug 

Pain Reliever 

for the temporarily relief of minor backache pain 

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 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
• 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
• redness or swelling is present

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 right away. 

• 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 u nless directed by a doctor 

Backache Relief 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 

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

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**Compare to the active ingredient in Extra Strength Doans® Caplets

EXTRA STRENGTH

pain relief
backache relief
magnesium salicylate  tetrahydrate (NSAID) 
pain reliever

relieves
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**This product is not manufactured or distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, owner of the registered trademark Extra Strength Doan's®.
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Rite Aid
30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF CARTON IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BORKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING