Marthritic

Who is Marthritic for ?

Salsalate is used to relieve mild pain, to reduce fever, and to reduce the pain and inflammation (swelling) caused by arthritis or other inflammatory conditions. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

When should I be careful taking Marthritic ?

Before taking salsalate,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to salsalate, aspirin or other medications for arthritis or pain, or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially acetazolamide (Diamox); anticoagulants ("blood thinners") such as warfarin (Coumadin); corticosteroids such as cortisone (Cortone), dexamethasone (Decadron), hydrocortisone (Cortef), prednisone (Deltasone); medications for diabetes, gout, or high blood pressure; methotrexate; nizatidine (Azid); valproic acid (Depakene, Depakote); and vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had anemia, diabetes, hemophilia or other bleeding problems, ulcers, asthma, kidney or liver disease, gout, Hodgkin's disease, or nasal polyps.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking salsalate, call your doctor. Salsalate, aspirin, and other salicylates should not be taken during the last 3 months of pregnancy or while breast-feeding.
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking salsalate. Your doctor may tell you to stop taking salsalate 1 week before surgery.
• remember that you should not drink alcohol while taking this medication.

Marthritic Side Effects

Although side effects from salsalate are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• upset stomach
• vomiting
• stomach pain

• ringing in the ears
• loss of hearing
• bloody diarrhea or black, tarry stools
• wheezing
• difficulty breathing
• dizziness
• mental confusion
• drowsiness
• skin rash