Phenyltoloxamine/Magnesium Salicylate (Oral)
Key points
- Tetra-Mag, Mag-Phen, Magsal, Mobigesic, Novasal There may be other brand names for this medicine.
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to phenyltoloxamine or aspirin, or if you have kidney disease, heart block, chickenpox, the flu, a viral infection, a bleeding disorder, or a history of stomach bleeding.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Phenyltoloxamine/Magnesium Salicylate (By Mouth)
Magnesium Salicylate (mag-NEE-zhum sa-LI-si-late), Phenyltoloxamine (fen-il-tol-OX-a-meen)
Treats arthritis pain and swelling.
Brand Name(s):
Tetra-Mag, Mag-Phen, Magsal, Mobigesic, Novasal
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to phenyltoloxamine or aspirin, or if you have kidney disease, heart block, chickenpox, the flu, a viral infection, a bleeding disorder, or a history of stomach bleeding.
How to Use This Medicine:
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- It is best to take this medicine with food or milk.
- Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.
- Never share your medicine with anyone.
If a dose is missed::
- If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
- Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using blood thinners (Coumadinreg;), danaparoid (Orgaranreg;), heparin, methotrexate (Rheumatrexreg;), or medicines for glaucoma such as acetazolamide (Diamoxreg;), brinzolamide (Azoptreg;), dichlorphenamide (Daranidereg;), dorzolamide (Trusoptreg;), or methazolamide (Neptazanereg;).
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are using any medicines that make you sleepy (such as sleeping pills, cold and allergy medicine, narcotic pain relievers, or sedatives), or if you have received a chickenpox vaccine (Varivaxreg;) within the past 6 weeks.
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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