Percogesic Backache 580 Mg Oral Tablet
PERCOGESIC- magnesium salicylate tablet, coated Medtech Products Inc.
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Percogesic Maximum Strength Backache Relief
Magnesium salicylate tetrahydrate 580 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (equivalent to 467 mg of magnesium salicylate anhydrous)
Pain reliever
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
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.
- if you are allergic to salicylates (including aspirin) or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- right before or after heart surgery
- 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
taking a prescription drug for
- gout
- diabetes
- arthritis
- anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
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.
ask a health professional before use.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
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
- store at room temperature
- protect from moisture
- Magnesium content: 40 mg per table t
croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silica, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
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PERCOGIS MAXIMUM STRENGTH BACKACHE RELIEF 48 COATED CAPLETS