Backache Relief

Manufacturer
Rite Aid Corporation | LNK International, Inc.
Effective date
2019-11-19
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
13
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-02 00:00:28

Label at a glance#

ProductBackache Relief
Active ingredientMAGNESIUM SALICYLATE
Label structure8 sections

Dosage and administration

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

Storage and handling

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

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Magnesium salicylate tetrahydrate 580 mg (NSAID)*
(equivalent to 467.2 mg of anhydrous magnesium salicylate)

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug 

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain Reliever 

Use

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

for the temporary relief of minor backache pain 

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

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 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

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

if you are allergic to salicylates (including aspirin) or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.

Ask a doctor before use if

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • 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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

taking a prescription drug for

  • gout
  • diabetes
  • arthritis

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • 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,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

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.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • 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

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • 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

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

RITE
AID
PHARMACY®

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

EXTRA STRENGTH

pain relief
backache relief
magnesium salicylate tetrahydrate (NSAID) 580 mg
pain reliever

relieves
backache
pain

48 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          REV0512A33822

DISTRIBUTED BY: RITE AID
30 HUNTER LANE
CAMP HILL, PA 17011

IF YOU'RE NOT SATISFIED, WE'LL
HAPPILY REFUND YOUR MONEY.

Rite Aid 44-338Rite Aid 44-338

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
MAGNESIUM SALICYLATEACTIVE INGREDIENT41728CY7UX9
SALICYLIC ACIDACTIVE MOIETYO414PZ4LPZ9
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINEINACTIVE INGREDIENTOP1R32D61U9
HYPROMELLOSESINACTIVE INGREDIENT3NXW29V3WO9
MAGNESIUM STEARATEINACTIVE INGREDIENT70097M6I309
POLYDEXTROSEINACTIVE INGREDIENTVH2XOU12IE9
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLSINACTIVE INGREDIENT3WJQ0SDW1A9
STEARIC ACIDINACTIVE INGREDIENT4ELV7Z65AP9
TITANIUM DIOXIDEINACTIVE INGREDIENT15FIX9V2JP9
TRIACETININACTIVE INGREDIENTXHX3C3X6739

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
11822-033811822-0338-2

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

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Inactive ingredient matches#

Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.

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