BACKPRIN

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Magnesium Salicylate Tetrahydrate (NSAID*) 580 mg

(equivalent to 467.2 mg of anhydrous magnesium salicylate)

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever

Uses

Temporarily relieves minor back pain

Warnings

Reye's syndrome:

Children and teenagers should not use this medicine for chicken pox or flu symptoms before a doctor is consulted about Reye's Syndrome, a rare but serious illness reported to be associated with salicylates.

Allergy alert:.

Magnesium salicylate may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:

■ hives

■ facial swelling

■ asthma (wheezing)

■ shock

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

Do not use if you are allergic to salicylates (including aspirin) or any other pain reliever/fever reducer

Ask a doctor before use if

■ stomach bleeding warning applies to you

■ you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn

■ you have asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease

■ you are taking a diuretic

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you take any drug for diabetes, gout or arthritis

Stop use and ask a doctor if

■ an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical help right away

■ fever worsens or lasts more than 3 days

■ pain worsens or lasts more than 10 days

■ you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faint, vomit blood, have bloody or black stools, or stomach pain that does not get better

■ ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs

■ new symptoms occur

■ redness or swelling is present

These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use magnesium salicylate at 20 weeks or later in 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. 1-800-222-1222

Directions

Do not take more than directed.

Adults and children 12 years of age and over:

■ take 2 caplets with a full glass of water every 6 hours while symptoms persist

■ do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor

Children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information

■ caplets enclosed in a sealed packet

■ do not use if packet is torn, cut or open

■ store at 59° to 86°F (15°-30°C)

■ avoid excessive heat and humidity

Inactive ingredients

hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, triacetin

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