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MEDIQUE Back Pain Off

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MEDIQUE Back Pain Off

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Active ingredients (in each tablet)
Purposes
MEDIQUE Back Pain Off Uses
Warnings
Directions
MEDIQUE Back Pain Off Other information
Inactive ingredients
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each tablet)

Magnesium Salicylate (NSAID*) 290 mg

magnesium (total) 19 mg

Acetaminophen 250 mg

Caffeine 50 mg

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purposes

Analgesic

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Stimulant

Uses

For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with:

back pain
muscular aches

Warnings

Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Allergy alert: Salicylates (NSAIDs) may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:

hives
skin reddening
facial swelling
rash
asthma (wheezing)
shock
blisters

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
with other drugs containing acetaminophen
3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you:

are age 60 or older
have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
take more or for a longer time than directed

Caffeine warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat.

Do not use

with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
for pain for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
for more than 3 days for fever unless directed by a doctor
if you ever have had an allergic reaction to any other pain relievers/ fever reducers
right before or after heart surgery
if you are taking prescription drugs for gout, diabetes, or arthritis

Ask a doctor before use if

stomach bleeding warning applies to you
you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
you are taking a diuretic
you have a history of stomach problems such as heartburn

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
under a doctor's care for any serious condition
taking any other drug

When using this product

take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
feel faint
vomit blood
have bloody or black stools
have stomach pain that does not get better
symptoms do not improve
pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
redness or swelling is present in the painful area
any new symptoms appears

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use. It is especially important not to use salicylates (NSAIDs) during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

do not use more than directed

Adults and children (12 years and older): Take 2 tablets with water every 6 hours while symptoms persist. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Children under 12 years: Do not give to children under 12 years of age.

Other information

each dose contains 38mg of magnesium
read all product information before using
store at room temperature 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)
avoid excessive heat and humidity
tamper evident sealed packets
do not use any opened or torn packets

Inactive ingredients

hypromellose, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, starch, stearic acid

Questions or comments? 1-800-634-7680

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Back Pain-Off

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Magnesium Salicylate (NSAID),

Acetaminophen and Caffeine Formula

Pull to Open

Easy To Swallow

Film Coated Tablets

100 Tablets

(50 x 2)

Tamper Evident Unit Dose Packets