Tricosal
Generic name:choline magnesium trisalicylate [ KOE-leen-mag-NEE-see-um-TRYE-sa-LIS-i-late ]
Brand names: Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate, Tricosal, Trilisate
Drug class:Salicylates
The Tricosal brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is 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.
Warnings
Do not take more of this medicine 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.
Before taking this medicine
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 NuprinBackache Caplet, Kaopectate, KneeRelief, Pamprin Cramp Formula, Pepto-Bismol, Tricosal, Trilisate, and others.
Do not give Tricosal 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 condi...
