Arthritis/rheumatic disorders:
Indications for: Choline magnesium trisalicylate
Osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis. Painful shoulder. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, other conditions requiring antiinflammatory action in children.
Adult Dosage:
3g daily at bedtime or in 2 divided doses. Elderly:750mg three times daily.
Children Dosage:
<12kg: not recommended. 12–37kg: 50mg/kg/day. >37kg: 2.25g/day. Both in 2 divided doses.
Choline magnesium trisalicylate Contraindications:
Varicella or influenza in children and teenagers. Pregnancy at term.
Choline magnesium trisalicylate Warnings/Precautions:
Renal dysfunction: monitor salicylate levels. Chronic renal failure. Erosive gastritis. Peptic ulcer. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Labor & delivery, nursing mothers: not recommended.
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Choline magnesium trisalicylate Classification:
Salicylate (non-acetylated).
Choline magnesium trisalicylate Interactions:
May potentiate anticoagulants, hypoglycemics, methotrexate. Urinary alkalinizers, antacids, corticosteroids may reduce plasma salicylate levels; urinary acidifiers may increase salicylate plasma levels. May antagonize uricosurics and spironolactone.
Adverse Reactions:
Salicylism, tinnitus, hearing impairment, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy.
Note:
Formerly known under the brand name Trilisate.
How Supplied:
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Nonnarcotic analgesics:
Indications for: Choline magnesium trisalicylate
Mild to moderate pain. Fever.
Adult Dosage:
2–3g daily in 2 divided doses. Elderly: 750mg three times daily.
Children Dosage:
<12kg: not recommended. 12–37kg: 50mg/kg/day. >37kg: 2.25g/day. Both in 2 divided doses.
Choline magnesium trisalicylate Contraindications:
Varicella or influenza in children and teenagers. Pregnancy at term.
Choline magnesium trisalicylate Warnings/Precautions:
Renal dysfunction: monitor salicylate levels. Chronic renal failure. Erosive gastritis. Peptic ulcer. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Labor & delivery, nursing mothers: not recommended.
See Also:
Choline magnesium trisalicylate Classification:
Salicylate (non-acetylated).
Choline magnesium trisalicylate Interactions:
May potentiate anticoagulants, hypoglycemics, methotrexate. Urinary alkalinizers, antacids, corticosteroids may reduce plasma salicylate levels; urinary acidifiers may increase serum salicylate levels. May antagonize uricosurics and spironolactone.
Adverse Reactions:
Salicylism, tinnitus, hearing impairment, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy.
Note:
Formerly known under the brand name Trilisate.
How Supplied:
Contact supplier
