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Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine

Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine is used for:

Treating mild to moderate aches and pains associated with arthritis. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine is an analgesic and antihistamine combination. It works by blocking substances in the body that cause fever, pain, and inflammation.

Do NOT use Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine
• you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, dizziness) to aspirin, tartrazine, or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (eg, celecoxib, ibuprofen, naproxen)
• you have bleeding problems, such as hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, or low blood platelets
• you have lung problems (asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD]), difficulty urinating due to an enlarged prostate, or glaucoma
• you are a child or teenager with influenza (flu) or chickenpox
• you are taking an anticoagulant (eg, warfarin), methotrexate, or sodium oxybate (GHB)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine :

Some medical conditions may interact with Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have bleeding problems, blood vessel problems in the brain, blockage of the stomach or bowel, chickenpox, flu, rheumatoid arthritis, Kawasaki syndrome, prostate problems, blockage of the bladder, or difficulty urinating
• if you have a history of asthma, growths in the nose (nasal polyps), kidney or liver problems, stomach or peptic ulcers (bleeding ulcers), heartburn, upset stomach, stomach pain, or vitamin K deficiency

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (eg, acetazolamide) because the effectiveness of Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine may be decreased
• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) or NSAIDs (eg, celecoxib, ibuprofen, naproxen) because side effects, including risk of bleeding, may be increased by Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine
• Insulin, isoniazid, oral hypoglycemics (eg, glyburide), orsodium oxybate (GHB) because side effects may be increased by Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine
• Methotrexate or valproic acid because their actions and side effects may be increased by Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine
• Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (eg, enalapril), probenecid, or sulfinpyrazone because their effectiveness may be decreased by Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine :

Use Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine may be taken with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• Take Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL). Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine .
• Use Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine exactly as directed on the package, unless instructed differently by your doctor. If you are taking Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine without a prescription, follow any warnings and precautions on the label.
• If you miss a dose of Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine .

Important safety information:

• Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine may cause drowsiness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine . Using Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine contains an aspirin-like product. Before you begin taking any new prescription or nonprescription medicine, read the ingredients to see if it also contains aspirin or an aspirin-like product. If it does or if you are uncertain, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
• Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications that cause drowsiness (eg, sedatives, tranquilizers) while taking Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine . Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants.
• Do not exceed the recommended dosage or take Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
• If you are taking Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine for pain or fever and your symptoms do not improve within 10 days or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
• Serious stomach ulcers or bleeding can occur with Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine . Taking Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine in high doses, taking it for long periods of time, or drinking alcohol increases the risk of these side effects. Taking Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine with food will NOT reduce the risk of these effects. If you have severe stomach or back pain; black, tar-like stools; vomit that looks like blood or coffee grounds; or unusual weight gain or swelling, contact your doctor or emergency room immediately.
• Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. To prevent bleeding, avoid situations in which bruising or injury may occur. Report any unusual bleeding, bruising, blood in stools, or dark, tarry stools to your doctor.
• Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine contains an aspirin-like product, which has been linked to Reye syndrome. Do not give Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine to children or teenagers during or after chickenpox, flu, or other viral infections without checking with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine .
• Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 6 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been established.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine during pregnancy. Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine is not recommended during the last 3 months (third trimester) of pregnancy due to the potential for fetal harm or complications during delivery. Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; heartburn; nausea; thickening of mucus in the nose and throat; upset stomach.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody or black stools; confusion; dark urine or pale stools; decreased urination; diarrhea; difficulty swallowing; dizziness; hearing loss; hoarseness; persistent sore throat or other signs of infection; ringing in the ears; severe stomach pain; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness; vomiting.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include abnormal behavior; dark urine; excessive sweating; extreme tiredness; fast or deep breathing; loss of consciousness; ringing in the ears; stomach pain; vomiting.

Store at room temperature, 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Magnesium Salicylate/Phenyltoloxamine . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.