Magnesium salicylate

Magnesium Salicylate is a common analgesic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate muscular pain. It is also used to treat headaches, general back pain, and certain joint pains like arthritis. It is found in a variety of over-the-counter (OTC) medications as an anti-inflammatory, primarily for back-pain relief. Magnesium Salicylate can be an effective OTC alternative to prescription NSAIDs, with both anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects.

Generic and brand names: magnesium salicylate, oral; Backache Maximum Strength Relief; DeWitt’s Backache; Doan’s Extra Strength; Percogesic Maximum Strength Backache Relief (There may be other brand names for this medicine.)

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Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue black, tarry stools bloody, coffee ground-like vomit breathing problems changes in hearing or ringing in the ears confusion pain on swallowing trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine unusual bleeding or bruising unusually weak or tired Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): diarrhea or constipation nausea, vomiting stomach gas or heartburn This list may not describe all possible side effects.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use magnesium salicylate if you are also using: insulin or oral diabetes medicine; gout medicine; a steroid medicine; NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)--aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others; or a blood thinner--warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven, and others. This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with magnesium salicylate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.