MEDIQUE Back Pain Off

Unifirst First Aid Corporation

MEDIQUE Back Pain Off

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredients (in each tablet)
• Purposes
• MEDIQUE Back Pain Off Uses
• Warnings
  • Do not use
  • Ask a doctor before use if
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • When using this product
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if:
• Directions
• MEDIQUE Back Pain Off Other information
• Inactive ingredients
• Questions or comments? 1-800-634-7680
• Principal Display Panel - 073R Medique Back Pain-Off Label

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each tablet)

Magnesium Salicylate (NSAID*) 290 mg

magnesium (total) 19 mg

Acetaminophen 250 mg

Caffeine 50 mg

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purposes

Analgesic

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Stimulant

Uses

For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with:

• back pain
• muscular aches

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: Salicylates (NSAIDs) may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:

• hives
• skin reddening
• facial swelling
• rash
• asthma (wheezing)
• shock
• blisters

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

• more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
• with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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

Caffeine warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat.

Do not use

• with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
• for pain for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
• for more than 3 days for fever unless directed by a doctor
• if you ever have had an allergic reaction to any other pain relievers/ fever reducers
• right before or after heart surgery
• if you are taking prescription drugs for gout, diabetes, or arthritis

Ask a doctor before use if

• stomach bleeding warning applies to you
• you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
• you are taking a diuretic
• you have a history of stomach problems such as heartburn

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
• under a doctor's care for any serious condition
• taking any other drug

When using this product

• take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

• 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
• symptoms do not improve
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
• redness or swelling is present in the painful area
• any new symptoms appears

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use. It is especially important not to use salicylates (NSAIDs) 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. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

• do not use more than directed

Adults and children (12 years and older): Take 2 tablets with water every 6 hours while symptoms persist. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Children under 12 years: Do not give to children under 12 years of age.

Other information

• each dose contains 38mg of magnesium
• read all product information before using
• store at room temperature 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)
• avoid excessive heat and humidity
• tamper evident sealed packets
• do not use any opened or torn packets

Inactive ingredients

hypromellose, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, starch, stearic acid

Questions or comments? 1-800-634-7680

Principal Display Panel - 073R Medique Back Pain-Off Label

Medique®

Back Pain-Off

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Magnesium Salicylate (NSAID),

Acetaminophen and Caffeine Formula

Pull to Open

Easy To Swallow

Film Coated Tablets

100 Tablets

(50 x 2)

Tamper Evident Unit Dose Packets