Percogesic Maximum Strength, Backache Relief, Coated Caplets 48 ea

Formerly Known as Momentum, soon to be called Percogesic®

Relieves back pain so you can straighten up and move freely again.

Backache Relief
Analgesic (Pain Reliever, Magnesium Salicylate 580mg /NSAID

Questions?  800-443-4908

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains associated with:

• backache 
• muscular aches

Tamper Evident:  Do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing.

Reye's syndrome:  Children or 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.

Alcohol Warning:  If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take magnesium salicylate or other pain relievers/fever reducers.  Magnesium salicylate may cause stomach bleeding.

Persons with kidney disease, or persons on a magnesium-restriced diet should consult a doctor before using.

Do not use if you are allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• asthma
• stomach problems (such as heartburn, upset stomach or stomach pain) to persists or recur
• ulcers
• bleeding problems
• kidney disease

Ask a Doctor before use if you are taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (thinning of the blood), diabetes, gout or arthritis.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• product has been used for 10 days
• ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
• pain persists or gets worse
• new symptoms occur
• redness or swelling is present. 
• These could be signs of a serious condition.

As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of health professional before using this product.  It is especially important not to use salicylates during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless specifically 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.  In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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

Adults: Take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms persist

Children under 12 years:  Ask a doctor.

• Store at room temperature
• Protect from moisture
• Magnesium Content:  40mg per caplet.