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Magnesium Salicylate

    Brands

    DEA Class; OTC

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

    • Salicylates

    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

    tablet

    • 325 mg
    • 580 mg as tetrahydrate (equal to 467.2 mg anhydrous magnesium salicylate)
    • 600 mg