What is the most important information I should know about magnesium salicylate?
Take magnesium salicylate with
milk, food, or an
antacid to lessen stomach upset.
Enteric-coated magnesium salicylate is specially formulated to be gentle on your stomach.
Enteric-coated a magnesium salicylate can be, but does not have to be, taken with milk or food and
should not be taken with an antacid.
Do not break, chew, or crush the enteric-coated tablets. Swallow them whole.
Avoid alcohol or use it in moderation while taking magnesium salicylate. If you drink more
than three alcoholic beverages a day, the risk of
stomach bleeding may increase.
What is magnesium salicylate?
Magnesium salicylate is in a class of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in
the body that cause pain and inflammation.
Magnesium salicylate is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever.
Magnesium salicylate may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication
guide.
Who should not take magnesium salicylate?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you
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have an allergy to aspirin or any other NSAIDs,
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have an ulcer or bleeding in your stomach,
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drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day,
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have liver disease,
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have kidney disease,
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have gout,
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have a coagulation (bleeding) disorder,
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have congestive heart failure,
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have fluid retention,
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have heart disease, or
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have high blood pressure.
You may not be able to take magnesium salicylate, or you may require a
dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Magnesium salicylate is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known
whether magnesium salicylate will harm an unborn baby.
Do not take magnesium
salicylate without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether magnesium salicylate passes into breast milk. Do not take this
medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not use magnesium salicylate to treat a child or teenager who has a fever, flu symptoms,
or chicken pox without first talking to a doctor. In children younger than 18 years of age, this
medication may increase the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare but often fatal condition.
How should I take magnesium salicylate?
Take magnesium salicylate exactly as directed by your doctor or follow the instructions that
accompany the package if you are using an over-the-counter medicine. If you do not understand these
instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Take magnesium salicylate with milk, food, or an antacid to lessen stomach upset.
Enteric-coated magnesium salicylate is specially formulated to be gentle on your stomach.
Enteric-coated a magnesium salicylate can be, but does not have to be, taken with milk or food and
should not be taken with an antacid.
Do not take magnesium salicylate more often than every 4 hours, and do not take more than is
recommended. If your condition does not improve within 3 to 4 days, seek medical attention.
Be aware of the salicylate (aspirin) content of other prescription and over-the-counter
medications to avoid taking too much.
Store magnesium salicylate at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as your remember and do not take another dose for at least 4
hours. Do not take a double dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention.
Symptoms of an magnesium salicylate overdose include ringing in the ears, headache, nausea,
vomiting, dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, coma, seizures, rapid breathing, and fever.
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