What is Choline magnesium trisalicylate?
Choline magnesium trisalicylate (NSAID) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication that reduces substances that are responsible for pain, fever, and inflammation. Choline-magnesium trisalicylate can be used to treat mild or moderate pain, fever, inflammation, and pain, swelling, or stiffness caused by arthritis. Choline and magnesium trisalicylate can also be used to reduce adult fever. This medication guide does not list all possible uses for Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate.
Side effects of Choline magnesium trisalicylate
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, or throat.
Choline, magnesium, and trisalicylate can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Trouble breathing
- Hearing Loss
- A child's behaviour may change when he or she is experiencing nausea and vomiting after taking this medication.
- If you experience a worsening of pain or fever,
- Signs of stomach bleeding include feeling light-headed or nauseated, having stomach pain that persists, and if you have bloody or tarry stool or vomit or blood that looks like coffee ground, then this is a serious problem.
Some of the most common side effects associated with choline magnesium trisalicylate include:
- Nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain;
- Heartburn, indigestion,
- Diarrhoea, constipation.
There may be other side effects. Call your doctor if experiencing side effects; to report potential adverse events contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar/related drugs
Aspirin, acetaminophen, prednisone, ibuprofen, tramadol, meloxicam, and naproxen
Warnings
Take only the amount of choline-magnesium trisalicylate recommended on the package. Overdosing on choline-magnesium trisalicylate is dangerous. This medicine should not be used if you have an allergy to salicylates, such as aspirin, or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. If you use choline, magnesium, or trisalicylate without warning, these conditions may occur. This statement especially applies to older adults. This medicine should not be given to children or teens with flu symptoms or chicken pox. Salicylates may cause Reye syndrome in children, which can be fatal.
Before you take this drug
If you are allergic or have had any of the following:
- A severe allergic reaction may occur after taking aspirin or other salicylates such as Nuprin Backache Caplet (also known as Kaopectate), kneerelief (also known as kneerelief), Pamprin Cramp Formula (also known as Pamprin Cramp Formula), Pepto Bismol, Tricosal Trilisate, and others.
This medicine should not be given to children or teens with flu symptoms or chicken pox. Salicylates may cause Reye syndrome in children, which can be fatal. If you use choline, magnesium, or trisalicylate without warning, these conditions may occur. This statement especially applies to older adults.
Tell your doctor about any of the following to ensure that choline magnesium is safe for you:
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- A stomach ulcer or stomach bleeding
- Asthma;
- Diabetes
- If you consume more than three alcoholic drinks per day,
If you plan to get pregnant or are already pregnant, tell your doctor. The trisalicylate of choline and magnesium can be passed into breast milk, causing side effects for the nursing infant. Inform your doctor if breastfeeding is a possibility.
How to take Choline magnesium trisalicylate?
Choline and magnesium trisalicylate can be taken in 2–3 doses per day. Please follow all the instructions on the prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally alter your dosage. Use this medication only as prescribed. Do not exceed the recommended dose or use it for longer. Take this medication with a glass of water. If choline magnesium trisalicylate causes stomach upset, take it with food. Use the provided dosing syringe or a dose-measuring cup or spoon to measure liquid medicines. Ask your pharmacist if you don't have a device for measuring doses. Tell your doctor about any weight changes in a child who is taking this medication. Children's dosages of choline, magnesium, and trisalicylate are determined by their weight. Any changes in this may impact your child's dose. You may need to have frequent blood tests while using choline-magnesium trisalicylate. Tell the surgeon in advance if you will need surgery that you use choline-magnesium trisalicylate. You may have to temporarily stop taking the medication. It can produce unusual results in certain medical tests. Inform any doctor that you see about your use of choline magnesium trisalicylate. Your symptoms may not improve for up to three weeks. Continue to take the medication according to instructions, and inform your doctor if you do not see improvement in your symptoms. Store away from heat and moisture at room temperature.
What happens if I miss the dose?
As soon as you recall, take the missed dose. If your next scheduled dosage is approaching, skip the missed dose. You should not take more medicine to compensate for a missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Call the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222 or seek emergency medical care. A choline-magnesium tisalicylate overdose can be fatal. Overdose symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and increased sweating. Other symptoms are confusion, difficulty breathing, dizziness, or drowsiness.
What should be avoided?
Alcohol consumption can increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Smoking increases your risk of bleeding in the stomach. Before using any pain, cold, or allergy medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Many over-the-counter medicines contain nsaids or salicylates. You can get too much medication by taking certain products with each other. You can check the label of a medication to see if it contains aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, naproxen, or a salicylate.
Interaction with other drug
Tell your doctor if you are taking any new medications or if you will stop using any of your current ones.
- Methotrexate;
- Glaucoma medicine;
- Gout medication
- Insulin or oral diabetes medication;
- A steroid medication;
- A blood thinner—warfarin, Coumadin, or Jantoven
- Seizure medicine—phenytoin, valproic acid.
This list is incomplete. Other drugs, such as prescription and OTC medications, vitamins, and herbal products, may interact with choline, magnesium, and trisalicylate. This medication guide does not list all potential interactions.
