Label: PERCOGESIC- magnesium salicylate tablet, coated

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Drug Label Information

Updated December 14, 2017

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Magnesium salicylate tetrahydrate 580 mg (NSAID)*


    *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (equivalent to
    467 mg of magnesium salicylate anhydrous)

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever

  • Uses

    Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains associated with

    • backache
    • 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: 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.

    If pregnant or breast-feeding

    ask a health professional before use.

    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.

  • 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
  • Inactive ingredients

    croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silica, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

  • Questions?

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    PERCOGIS MAXIMUM STRENGTH BACKACHE RELIEF

    48 COATED CAPLETS

    Percogesic Backache Relief 48 ct Carton

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    PERCOGESIC 
    magnesium salicylate tablet, coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:63029-051
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE (UNII: 41728CY7UX) (SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ) MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE467 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize16mm
    FlavorImprint Code BR
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63029-051-481 in 1 CARTON01/05/2010
    148 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34301/05/2010
    Labeler - Medtech Products Inc. (122715688)