Extra Strength Backache Relief
Family Wellness 44-338
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
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
Extra Strength Backache Relief Other information
- each caplet contains: magnesium 50 mg
- store at controlled room temperature 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
Questions or comments?
Call 1-800-426-9391
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COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN EXTRA STRENGTH DOAN'S® †
Extra Strength
Backache Relief
Magnesium Salicylate
Tetrahydrate 580 mg
Pain Reliever
48 CAPLETS
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., owner of the registered trademark Extra Strength Doan's®.
50844 ORG081033822
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF CARTON IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING
DISTRIBUTED BY:
FAMILY DOLLAR SERVICES, INC.
10401 MONROE RD,
MATTHEWS NC 38105 USA
Extra Strength Backache ReliefMagnesium Salicylate Tetrahydrate CAPSULE
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