Medique @Home Back Pain Relief

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

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

For the temporary 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 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

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Do not use if you are allergic to salicylates (including aspirin) or to any other pain reliever/fever reducer.

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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

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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for
■ gout
■ diabetes
■ arthritis

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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
■ ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
■ any 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 in the painful area
These could be signs of a serious condition.

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If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use. It is especially important not to use magnesium salicylate at 20 weeks or later in 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

■ drink a full glass of water with each dose

Adults and children: (12 years and older) 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.

■ each caplet contains: magnesium 40 mg
■ store at 77ºF (25ºC); excursions permitted between 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)
■ TAMPER EVIDENT child resistant packets
■ do not use any opened or torn packets