BACKPRIN
Active Ingredients (in each tablet):
Acetaminophen 250 mg
Caffeine 50 mg
Magnesium Salicylate (NSAID*) 290 mg (*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug)
Purpose:
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Pain Reliever Aid
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Uses:
Temporarily relieves minor back pain
Warnings:
Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers should not use this medicine for chicken pox or flu symptoms before a doctor is consulted about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness reported to be associated with salicylates.
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen and Magnesium Salicylate may cause severe allergic reaction which may include hives, skin reddening, blisters, rash, facial swelling, asthma (wheezing), or shock.
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is highter if you:
- more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Do not use:
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non-prescription)
Ask a doctor before use if
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you
- you have asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you are taking a diuretic
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
These could be signs of a serious condition.
- an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical help right away
- fever worsens or lasts for more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
- pain worsens or lasts for more than 10 days
- ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
- you have any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faint, vomit blood, have bloods or black stools, or stomach pain that does not get better
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use salicylates 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.
Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symtoms. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. 1-800-222-1222
Directions:
Do not take more than directed
Adults and children 12 years of age and over:
Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
- take 2 tablets with water every 4 hours while symptoms persist.
- do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
Inactive Ingredients:
Hypromellose, Maltodextrin, Microcystalline Cellulose, Povidone, Polyethylene Glycol, Starch, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide