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Generic name(s):

acetaminophen, caffeine, and magnesium salicylate

Brand name(s):

APAP/caffeine/magnesium salicylate, KneeRelief

What is the most important information I should know about acetaminophen, caffeine, and magnesium salicylate?

Magnesium salicylate should not be given to a child or teenager who has a fever, especially if the child also has flu symptoms or chicken pox. A salicylate can cause a serious and sometimes fatal condition called Reye's syndrome in children.

Tell your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to take medication that contains acetaminophen.

Stop taking this medication and call your doctor if you have a fever lasting longer than 3 days, or pain lasting longer than 10 days.

Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can cause damage to your liver. The maximum amount of acetaminophen for adults is 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day, do not take acetaminophen without your doctor's advice, and never take more than 2 grams (2000 mg) of acetaminophen per day. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking acetaminophen, caffeine, and magnesium salicylate. Alcohol can increase your risk of liver damage or stomach bleeding while you are taking this medication.

Tell your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day. You may not be able to take medication that contains acetaminophen.

Do not use any other over-the-counter pain medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Acetaminophen, caffeine, and magnesium salicylate are contained in many medicines available over the counter. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of a certain drug. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains acetaminophen, caffeine, or magnesium salicylate.

What is acetaminophen, caffeine, and magnesium salicylate?

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.

Caffeine is used in this product to increase the pain relieving effects of acetaminophen.

Magnesium salicylate is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever.

The combination of acetaminophen, caffeine, and magnesium salicylate is used to treat pain and swelling from conditions such as muscle aches, arthritis, and joint soreness.

Acetaminophen, caffeine, and magnesium salicylate may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking acetaminophen, caffeine, and magnesium salicylate?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to acetaminophen, caffeine, or magnesium salicylate.

Tell your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to take medication that contains acetaminophen.

Before using acetaminophen, caffeine, and magnesium salicylate, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use acetaminophen, caffeine, and magnesium salicylate, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Acetaminophen, caffeine, and magnesium salicylate can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Magnesium salicylate should not be given to a child or teenager who has a fever, especially if the child also has flu symptoms or chicken pox. A salicylate can cause a serious and sometimes fatal condition called Reye's syndrome in children.
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