RxRegimen check replace synthesize
Back to Library
FDA LABEL GENERIC: Acetaminophen MFR: HART Health

Apap 250 Mg / Caffeine 50 Mg / Magnesium Salicylate 290 Mg Oral Tablet [backprin]

Active Ingredients (in each tablet):

Acetaminophen 250 mg

Caffeine 50 mg

Magnesium Salicylate (NSAID*) 290 mg (*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug)

Purpose:

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

Pain Reliever Aid

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Uses:

Temporarily relieves minor back pain

WARNINGS

Warnings:

Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers should not use this medicine for chicken pox or flu symptoms before a doctor is consulted about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness reported to be associated with salicylates.

Allergy alert: Acetaminophen and Magnesium Salicylate may cause severe allergic reaction which may include hives, skin reddening, blisters, rash, facial swelling, asthma (wheezing), or shock.

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is highter if you:

take more or for a longer time than directed are age 60 or older have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product take other drugs containing prescription or non-prescription NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, others)

Do not use:

if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non-prescription)

Ask a doctor before use if

you have asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease stomach bleeding warning applies to you you are taking a diuretic you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you

take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug take any drug for diabetes, gout or arthritis do not know if other drugs you are taking contain acetaminophen take any other drug containing an NSAID

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical help right away fever worsens or lasts for more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur pain worsens or lasts for more than 10 days ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs you have any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faint, vomit blood, have bloods or black stools, or stomach pain that does not get better

   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 salicylates 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.

OVERDOSAGE

Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symtoms. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. 1-800-222-1222

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Directions:

Do not take more than directed

Adults and children 12 years of age and over:

take 2 tablets with water every 4 hours while symptoms persist. do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor

Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Inactive Ingredients:

Hypromellose, Maltodextrin, Microcystalline Cellulose, Povidone, Polyethylene Glycol, Starch, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide

ASK A DOCTOR