Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate

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  • Arthritis/rheumatic disorders
  • Nonnarcotic analgesics

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Salicylate (as choline magnesium trisalicylate) 500mg, 750mg, 1g; scored tabs.

Pharmacological Class

Salicylate (non-acetylated).

How Supplied

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Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Indications

Indications

Osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis. Painful shoulder. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, other conditions requiring antiinflammatory action in children.

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Dosage and Administration

Adult

3g daily at bedtime or in 2 divided doses. Elderly:750mg three times daily.

Children

<12kg: not recommended. 12–37kg: 50mg/kg/day. >37kg: 2.25g/day. Both in 2 divided doses.

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Contraindications

Contraindications

Varicella or influenza in children and teenagers. Pregnancy at term.

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Renal dysfunction: monitor salicylate levels. Chronic renal failure. Erosive gastritis. Peptic ulcer. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Labor & delivery, nursing mothers: not recommended.

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Pharmacokinetics

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Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Interactions

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.

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Salicylism, tinnitus, hearing impairment, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy.

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Clinical Trials

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Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Note

Notes

Formerly known under the brand name Trilisate.

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Patient Counseling

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Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Salicylate (as choline magnesium trisalicylate) 500mg, 750mg, 1g; scored tabs.

Pharmacological Class

Salicylate (non-acetylated).

How Supplied

Contact supplier

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Indications

Indications

Mild to moderate pain. Fever.

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Dosage and Administration

Adult

2–3g daily in 2 divided doses. Elderly: 750mg three times daily.

Children

<12kg: not recommended. 12–37kg: 50mg/kg/day. >37kg: 2.25g/day. Both in 2 divided doses.

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Contraindications

Contraindications

Varicella or influenza in children and teenagers. Pregnancy at term.

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Renal dysfunction: monitor salicylate levels. Chronic renal failure. Erosive gastritis. Peptic ulcer. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Labor & delivery, nursing mothers: not recommended.

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Interactions

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.

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Salicylism, tinnitus, hearing impairment, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy.

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Clinical Trials

See Literature

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Note

Notes

Formerly known under the brand name Trilisate.

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Patient Counseling

See Literature