Available Formats

• Active ingredient (in each caplet)

  Magnesium salicylate
  tetrahydrate 580 mg (NSAID)*
  (equivalent to 467.2 mg of anhydrous magnesium salicylate)
  *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug 

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• Purpose

  Pain Reliever 

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• Use

  for the temporary relief of minor backache pain

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• 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: 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 high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
  • you have asthma
  • you are taking a diuretic 

  Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

  taking a prescription drug for

  • gout
  • diabetes
  • arthritis 

  Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
    • feel faint
    • have bloody or black stools
    • vomit blood
    • have stomach pain that does not get better
  • an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
  • new symptoms occur
  • redness or swelling is present
  • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days

  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 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away. 

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• Directions

  • drink a full glass of water with each dose
  • adults: 2 caplets every 6 hours, not to exceed 8 caplets in 24 hours
  • children under 12 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor 

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• Other information

  • each caplet contains: magnesium 50 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number 

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• Inactive ingredients

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

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• Questions or comments?

  1-800-426-9391

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• Principal Display Panel

  CVS Healthâ„¢

  Compare to the active
  ingredient in Extra Strength Doan's®â€ 

  NDC 59779-338-08 

  EXTRA STRENGTH
  Backache Relief
  MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE
  TETRAHYDRATE (NSAID)
  Pain reliever

  Relieves backache pain

   Actual Size

  24 ANALGESIC CAPLETS

  TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF
  CARTON IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER
  UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN, OR SHOWS
  ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING

  †This product is not manufactured or distributed by Novartis
  Consumer Health, Inc., owner of the registered trademark Extra
  Strength Doan's®.
  50844           ORG051233808

  Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
  One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
  © 2015 CVS/pharmacy     CVS.com® 
  1-800-SHOP CVS   V-11112

  

  CVS 44-338

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• INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

  BACKACHE RELIEF  magnesium salicylate tablet, film coated

  Product Information Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:59779-338 Route of Administration ORAL

  Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE (UNII: 41728CY7UX) (SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ) MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE 580 mg

  Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)   MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)   POLYDEXTROSE (UNII: VH2XOU12IE)   STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)   TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)   TRIACETIN (UNII: XHX3C3X673)   MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)   POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)

  Product Characteristics Color WHITE Score no score Shape OVAL Size 17mm Flavor Imprint Code 44;338 Contains

  Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC:59779-338-08 3 in 1 CARTON 11/07/1998 1 8 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

  Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL part343 11/07/1998

  Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)

  Establishment
  Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
  LNK International, Inc.		832867894	MANUFACTURE(59779-338)

  Establishment
  Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
  LNK International, Inc.		038154464	PACK(59779-338)

  Establishment
  Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
  LNK International, Inc.		868734088	PACK(59779-338)

  Establishment
  Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
  LNK International, Inc.		967626305	PACK(59779-338)

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