Magan

 
Generic Name: magnesium salicylate

Brands: Bayer Select Backache Pain Formula, Doans Pills, Magan, Mobidin, Nuprin Backache Caplet

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What is the most important information I should know about Magan?

· Take Magan with milk, food, or an antacid to lessen stomach upset. Enteric-coated Magan is specially formulated to be gentle on your stomach. Enteric-coated a Magan 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 Magan. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, the risk of stomach bleeding may increase.

 

What is Magan?

· Magan is in a class of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.

· Magan is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever.

· Magan may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

 

Who should not take Magan?

· Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you     ·have an allergy to aspirin or any other NSAIDs,     ·have an ulcer or bleeding in your stomach,     ·drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day,     ·have liver disease,     ·have kidney disease,     ·have gout,     ·have a coagulation (bleeding) disorder,     ·have congestive heart failure,     ·have fluid retention,     ·have heart disease, or     ·have high blood pressure.

· You may not be able to take Magan, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

· Magan is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Magan will harm an unborn baby. Do not take Magan without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

· It is not known whether Magan 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 Magan 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 Magan?

· Take Magan 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 Magan with milk, food, or an antacid to lessen stomach upset. Enteric-coated Magan is specially formulated to be gentle on your stomach. Enteric-coated a Magan can be, but does not have to be, taken with milk or food and should not be taken with an antacid.

· Do not take Magan 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 Magan 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 Magan overdose include ringing in the ears, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, coma, seizures, rapid breathing, and fever.

 

What should I avoid while taking Magan?

· Avoid taking other over-the-counter or prescription medications containing aspirin or another salicylate and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, others), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox, others), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Orudis, Oruvail), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), and others during treatment with Magan. Taking too much of these medicines can be dangerous.

· Avoid alcohol or use it in moderation while taking Magan. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, the risk of stomach bleeding may increase.

· Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking Magan, especially if you need to undergo a surgical procedure. Magan may prolong bleeding.

 

What are the possible side effects of Magan?

· If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Magan and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:     ·an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);     ·black, bloody, or tarry stools;     ·nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain;     ·blood in your urine or vomit;     ·decreased hearing or ringing in your ears;     ·seizures;     ·uncontrolled fever; or     ·dizziness, confusion, or hallucinations.

· If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, notify your doctor:     ·heartburn or indigestion,     ·faint ringing in the ears,     ·drowsiness, or     ·headache.

· Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

 

What other drugs will affect Magan?

· Do not take Magan without first talking to your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:     ·an anticoagulant such as warfarin (Coumadin), heparin, enoxaparin (Lovenox), dalteparin (Fragmin), danaparoid (Orgaran), ardeparin (Normiflo), or tinzaparin (Innohep);     ·a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, others), ketoprofen (Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail), naproxen (Naprosyn, Anaprox, Aleve), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketorolac (Toradol), sulindac (Clinoril), or tolmetin (Tolectin); or     ·another salicylate such as aspirin (Acuprin, Ecotrin, Ascriptin, Bayer, others); choline and Magan (Trilisate, Tricosal), or salsalate (Disalcid).

· You may not be able to take Magan, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

· If you have diabetes, moderate to large doses of Magan may produce false urine glucose test results.

· Many drugs, including those not listed here, can interact with Magan, resulting in side effects and/or decreased effectiveness of the medications. Do not take any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines or herbal products without first talking to your doctor during treatment with Magan.

 

Where can I get more information?

· Your pharmacist has additional information about Magan written for health professionals that you may read.

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