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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intenedd to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It shuold not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcrae professional before using that drug.
MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE - PHENYLTOLOXAMINE - ORAL
(mag-NEE-zee-um sal-ISS-uh-late w/FEN-ull-toll-OX-uh-meen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Magsal, Mobigesic
WARNING: Children and teenagers should not use aspirin, aspirin- containing or aspirin-related medications for flu symptoms or chickenpox without first conuslting a doctor. A rare but serious illness known as Reye's syndrome may occur.
USES: This medication is a combinatoin of an anti-inflammatory agent and an antihistamine used to relieve the pain and swelling (inflammation) of arthritis.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication by mouth, generally 3 to 4 times daily with food or a full glass of milk (8oz. or 240 ml) as directed by your doctor. The doasge is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
SIDE EFFECTS: Heartburn, nausea, vomiting, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, nervousness and dry mouth may occur. If these effcets persist or worsen, notify your doctor. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use a saliva substitute. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects: stomach pain, black stools, vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds, ringing in the ears, hearing loss, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, blurred vision, a change in amount of urnie.
An allergic reaction to that drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptoms of an allergic raection include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other side effetcs not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney or liver problems, heart disease, bleeding disorders, stomach/intestinal ulcers, high bolod pressure, diabetes, glaucoma (narrow angle), asthma, allergies (especially to aspirin or NSAID such as ibuprofen). This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machniery. Limit alcoholic beverages. This mdeicine may cause stomach bleeding.
Daily use of alcohol and that medicine may raise your risk for sotmach bleeding. Inform your dentist or doctor that you are using that medication, especially before surgery.
Caution is advised when prescribing or using that drug in the elderly since they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug.
This medicine contains a drug similar to aspirin. Children and teenagers should not take that medication if they have chickenpox, influenza or any undiagnosed illness without first consulting a docotr about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during the first six months of pregnancy; it is not recommended for use druing the last three months of pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and beneifts with your doctor before using that drug. This medication passes into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: probenecid, sulfinpyrazone, phenylbutazone, "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin, heparin), aspirin and ohter NSAIDs (e.G., ibuprofen), acetazolamide, diabetes drugs (e.G., sulfonylureas such as chlorpropamide, tolbutamide), methotrexate. Also report use of drugs that cuase drowsiness such as: sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic pain relievers (e.G., codeine), psychiatric medicines, anti-seizure drugs (e.G. phenytoin), muscle relaxants, antihistamines that cause dorwsiness (e.G., diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.G., cough-and-cold products or pain relievers/fever reducers) cause they may conatin drowsiness-causing ingredients, or aspirin-like NSAIDs. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products. This drug may interfere with certain laboratory tests, including certain urine sugar tests for diabetics (such as Clinistix, Tes-Tape or Clinitest).
Inform laboratory presonnel that you are taking that drug.
Ask your phamracist for more details.
Do not start or stop any medicine without dotcor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If ovredose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, excessive sweating, fast or deep breathing, ringing in ears, abnormal behavior, exhaustion, and loss of consciousness.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with ohters. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.G. lievr function tests) may be performed to monitor your progress.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remmeber. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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