Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Magnesium salicylate tetrahydrate 580 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (equivalent to
467 mg of magnesium salicylate anhydrous)
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: Magnesium salicylate may cause a
severe allergic reaction which may include hives, facial
swelling, asthma (wheezing), shock.
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (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
- right before or after heart surgery
Ask a doctor before use if
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn, upset stomach or stomach pain
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
- you have asthma
- you are taking a diuretic
- you are on a magnesium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking a prescription drug for
- gout
- diabetes
- arthritis
- anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
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.
Directions
do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours. Drink a full glass of water with each dose.
Adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms persist.
Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
- store at room temperature
- protect from moisture
- Magnesium content: 40 mg per tablet
