Magnesium Salicylate Uses/Indications Dosage Side effects- DrugsAce

DEA Class; OTC

Common Brand Names; Doan’s Extra Strength, Percogesic Maximum Strength Backache Relief

NSAID with antipyretic and analgesic properties via central and peripheral effects

Indicated for Mild-to-Moderate Pain

Hypersensitivity

Advanced chronic renal impairment

Coadministration with uricosuric agents

Elderly patients (65 years or older) with carditis, hepatic impairment

Children and adolescents with viral illness (eg, varicella, influenza); increased risk for Reye’s syndrome

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Chronic ingestion of salicylates in patients older than 65 years may cause noncardiogenic pulmonary edema

May cause GI ulceration or bleeding

Consuming 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily may increase risk for GI bleeding

Caution in patients with asthma; may have increased risk for hypersensitivity or exacerbation of asthma

Do not take if on other chronic NSAIDs

Caution if coadministered with anticoagulant drugs

May cause tinnitus

Use caution in patients with dehydration, erosive gastritis or peptic ulcer

Heart Failure (HF) risk

Pregnancy Category: C

Lactation: Salicylates are excreted in breast milk; caution advised

Adults

Mild-to-Moderate Pain

2 tabs PO q6hr PRN; not to exceed 8 tabs/24 hr

Pediatric

Mild-to-Moderate Pain

<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established

>12 years: 2 tabs PO q6hr PRN; not to exceed 8 tabs/24 hr

Magnesium Salicylate

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