UNISHIELD BACK PAIN RELIEF- magnesium salicylate tablet, film coated

Unishield Back Pain Relief by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Unishield Back Pain Relief by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Unishield, Unifirst First Aid Corporation. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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Drug Facts

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Magnesium Salicylate Tetrahydrate (NSAID)* 580 mg

(equivalent to 467.2 mg of anhydrous magnesium salicylate)

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

PURPOSE

Purpose

Pain reliever

INDICATIONS & USAGE

Uses
For the temporary relief of minor backache pain

WARNINGS

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 alcohol drinks every day while using this product

■ take more or for a longer time than directed

DO NOT USE

Do not use if you are allergic to salicylates (including aspirin) or to any other pain reliever/fever reducer.

ASK DOCTOR

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 DOCTOR/PHARMACIST

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for

■ gout

■ diabetes

■ arthritis

STOP USE

Stop use and ask a doctor if

■ an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.

■ you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: ■ feel faint ■ vomit blood ■ have bloody or black stools ■ have stomach pain that does not get better

■ if ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs

■ new symptoms occur

■ 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.

PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use magnesium salicylate at 20 weeks or later in 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

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.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Directions

■ drink a full glass of water with each dose

■ Adults and children: (12 years and over) Take 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 SAFETY INFORMATION

Other information

■ each caplet contains: magnesium 40 mg

■ store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

■ tamper evident sealed packets

■ do not use any opened or torn packets

INACTIVE INGREDIENT

Inactive ingredients

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

QUESTIONS

Questions or comments? 1-800-480-5855

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Unishield

Back Pain Relief

Pain Relieving Caplets

80 Caplets / 2 Caplets Per Packet

Magnesium Salicylate Tetrahydrate 580 mg

Pain Reliever (NSAID)

Pull To Open

Relieves backaches and muscular aches & pains

Temporary Relief from Back Pain

Tamper Evident Unit Dose Packets

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

UNISHIELD BACK PAIN RELIEF 
magnesium salicylate tablet, film coated

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 49314-0748
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
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)
MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)
TRIACETIN (UNII: XHX3C3X673)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
POLYDEXTROSE (UNII: VH2XOU12IE)

Product Characteristics
Color	white	Score	no score
Shape	CAPSULE (Caplet)	Size	17mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	44;338
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 49314-0748-0	40 in 1 BOX	09/26/2022
1		2 in 1 PACKET; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC Monograph Drug	M013	09/26/2022

Labeler - Unishield (790677053)

Registrant - Unifirst First Aid Corporation (832947092)