Label: DOANS EXTRA STRENGTH- magnesium salicylate tablet

  • NDC Code(s): 55741-224-24
  • Packager: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Drug Label Information

Updated June 15, 2016

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each caplet)

    Magnesium salicylate tetrahydrate 580 mg (NSAID)1 (equivalent to 467.2 mg of anhydrous magnesium salicylate)


    1
    nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
  • Purpose

    Pain reliever

  • Use

    for the temporary relief of minor backache pain

  • 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 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

    Do not use 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

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
      • vomit blood
      • feel faint
      • have bloody or black stools
      • have stomach pain that does not get better
    • an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
    • new symptoms occur
    • redness or swelling is present
    • 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

    These could be signs of a serious condition.

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

  • Directions

    • drink a full glass of water with each dose
    • adults: 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
  • Other information

    • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
    • each caplet contains: magnesium 50 mg
    • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
    • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
  • Inactive ingredients

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

  • Questions or comments?

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 24 Caplet Bottle Box

    NDC 55741-224-24

    EXTRA STRENGTH

    DOAN'S®
    MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE TETRAHYDRATE 580 mg each (NSAID)
    PAIN RELIEVER

    RELIEVES
    BACKACHE
    PAIN

    24 CAPLETS

    Principal Display Panel - 24 Caplet Bottle Box
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DOANS   EXTRA STRENGTH
    magnesium salicylate tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55741-224
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Magnesium salicylate (UNII: 41728CY7UX) (SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ) Magnesium salicylate580 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    hypromelloses (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    magnesium stearate (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    cellulose, microcrystalline (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    polydextrose (UNII: VH2XOU12IE)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    stearic acid (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    titanium dioxide (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    triacetin (UNII: XHX3C3X673)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize17mm
    FlavorImprint Code DOANS
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55741-224-241 in 1 BOX05/24/2016
    124 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34305/24/2016
    Labeler - Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. (802315887)