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Aspirin, Alumina, and Magnesium (Cama)

Category:

  • Analgesic

Description:

  • Antiinflammatory analgesic

Indications:

  • Temporary relief of minor arthritic pain

Contraindications:

  • Children/teenagers with flu or chicken pox symptoms (due to aspirin and Reye Sndrome association)

  • Asthma, bleeding problems, ulcers, patients on anticoagulants, salicylate allergy

Precautions:

  • Do not use during last 3 months of pregnancy

Adverse Reactions (Side Effects):

  • Tinnitus, dizziness

  • Rash

 

 

 

Dosage:

Administered orally:  Each tablet contains:            

  • aspirin 500mg

  • magnesium oxide 150mg

  • aluminum hydroxide 125mg

Adults: PO 2 tablets every 6 hours with a full glass of water.  Do not exceed 8 tablets daily.  Do not use in children under 12 years.

 

The information contained here is an abbreviated summary. For more detailed and complete information, consult the manufacturer's product information sheets or standard textbooks. Source: Operational Medicine 2001,  Health Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20372-5300

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