Magnesium Salicylate Tetrahydrate

Uses For the temporary releif of minor backache pain

Pain reliever

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

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

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

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.

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

(in each caplet) Magnesium Salicylate Tetrahydrate (NSAID*) 580 mg (equivalent to 467.2 mg of anhydrous magnesium salicylate) *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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

of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.