Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate

Generic Name: choline magnesium trisalicylate

Brands: Tricosal, Trilisate

What is the most important information I should know about Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate?

· Take Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate with milk, food, or an antacid to lessen stomach upset. Enteric-coated Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate is specially formulated to be gentle on your stomach. Enteric-coated a Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate 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. These have a special coating to protect your stomach. Swallow them whole.

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

What is Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate?

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

· Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate is used to reduce pain and inflammation caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, other arthritic conditions, and acute painful shoulder.

· Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Who should not take Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate?

· Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you ·have an allergy to aspirin or any other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, others), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox, others), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Orudis, Oruvail), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), and others; ·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 Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

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

· Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

· Do not use Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate 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 Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate?

· Take Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate 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.

· Do not break, chew, or crush the enteric-coated tablets. These have a special coating to protect your stomach. Swallow them whole.

· Do not take Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate 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 Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

· If you are taking Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate regularly--for example, to treat arthritis--take the missed dose up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours have passed since the missed dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose.

· If you are taking Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate on an as-needed basis and you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take another dose for at least 4 hours.

What happens if I overdose?

· Seek emergency medical attention.

· Symptoms of a Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate overdose include ringing in the ears, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, coma, seizures, rapid breathing, and fever.

What should I avoid while taking Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate?

· 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 Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate. Taking too much of these medicines can be dangerous.

· Avoid alcohol or use it in moderation while taking Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate. 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 Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate, especially if you need to undergo a surgical procedure. Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate may prolong bleeding.

What are the possible side effects of Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate?

· Stop taking Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following serious side effects: ·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; ·uncontrolled fever; ·blood in your urine or vomit; ·decreased hearing or ringing in the ears; ·seizures; 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 Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate?

· Do not take Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate 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), magnesium salicylate (Magan, Doan's, Bayer Select Backache Pain Formula, Mobidin, Arthropan), or salsalate (Disalcid).

· You may not be able to take Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate, 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 Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate may produce false urine glucose test results.

· Many drugs, including those not listed here, can interact with Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate, 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 Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate.

Where can I get more information?

· Your pharmacist has additional information about Magnesium Salicylate-Choline Salicylate written for health professionals that you may read.

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