Tricosal

Generic name: Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate
Drug class: Salicylates

Usage of Tricosal

Tricosal is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.

Tricosal is used to treat mild-to-moderate pain, fever, inflammatory conditions, and pain, swelling, or stiffness associated with arthritis. Tricosal is also used to reduce fever in adults.

Tricosal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Tricosal side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Tricosal may cause serious side effects. Stop using Tricosal and call your doctor at once if you have:

trouble breathing;

ringing in your ears, hearing loss;

behavior changes with nausea and vomiting in a child using this medicine;

worsening fever or pain; or

signs of stomach bleeding--feeling light-headed, ongoing stomach pain, bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

Common side effects of Tricosal may include:

nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;

heartburn, indigestion; or

diarrhea, constipation.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Tricosal

You should not use Tricosal if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had:

a severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or other salicylates, such as Nuprin Backache Caplet, Kaopectate, KneeRelief, Pamprin Cramp Formula, Pepto-Bismol, Tricosal, Trilisate, and others.

Do not give this medicine to a child or teenager with a fever, flu symptoms, or chicken pox. Salicylates can cause Reye's syndrome, a serious and sometimes fatal condition in children.

Tricosal may cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults.

To make sure Tricosal is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

liver disease;

kidney disease;

a stomach ulcer or stomach bleeding;

asthma;

diabetes; or

if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day.

Taking Tricosal during late pregnancy may cause bleeding in the mother or the baby during delivery. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Choline magnesium trisalicylate can pass into breast milk and may cause side effects in the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

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Warnings

Do not take more of Tricosal than recommended on the label. An overdose of choline magnesium trisalicylate can be fatal.

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to salicylates (such as aspirin) or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Tricosal may cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults.

Do not give this medicine to a child or teenager with a fever, flu symptoms, or chicken pox. Salicylates can cause Reye's syndrome, a serious and sometimes fatal condition in children.

What other drugs will affect Tricosal

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:

methotrexate;

glaucoma medicine;

gout medicine;

insulin or oral diabetes medicine;

a steroid medicine;

a blood thinner--warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven; or

seizure medicine--phenytoin, valproic acid.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with choline magnesium trisalicylate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

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