FDA Label for Percogesic

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)

Magnesium salicylate tetrahydrate 580 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (equivalent to
467 mg of magnesium salicylate anhydrous)

Purpose

Pain reliever

Uses

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains associated with

• backache
• muscular aches

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 a
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (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
• right before or after heart surgery

Ask A Doctor Before Use If

• stomach bleeding warning applies to you
• you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn, upset stomach or stomach pain
• you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
• you have asthma
• you are taking a diuretic
• you are on a magnesium-restricted diet

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are

taking a prescription drug for

• gout
• diabetes
• arthritis
• anticoagulation (thinning the blood)

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
• 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
• redness or swelling is present. These could be signs of a serious condition.

If Pregnant Or Breast-Feeding

ask a health professional before use.

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.

Directions

do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours. Drink a full glass of water with each dose.

Adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms persist.

Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other Information

• store at room temperature
• protect from moisture
• Magnesium content: 40 mg per tablet

Inactive Ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silica, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

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