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Brand Name : Disalcid
Generic Name : Salsalate

Overview (Source: MedicineNet)
Salsalate is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used for treating fever , pain, and inflammation in the body. Salsalate is converted in the body to salicylic acid which is its active form and is closely related to aspirin. Other NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), nabumetone (Relafen), naproxen (Aleve) and several others. They work by reducing the levels of prostaglandins, chemicals that are responsible for pain, fever, and inflammation. Salsalate blocks the enzyme that makes prostaglandins (cyclooxygenase), resulting in lower concentrations of prostaglandins. As a consequence, inflammation, pain and fever are reduced. Salsalate is as strong as aspirin in reducing inflammation but has less effect on blood clotting than aspirin . ...
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Precautions (Source: RXList)
Reye's Syndrome may develop in individuals who have chicken pox , influenza , or flu symptoms. Some studies suggest a possible association between the development of Reye's Syndrome and the use of medicines containing salicylate or aspirin . DISALCID contains a salicylate and therefore is not recommended for use in patients with chicken pox, influenza, or flu symptoms. ...
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Side Effects (Source: DrugDigest)
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue black or bloody stools, blood in the urine or in vomit breathing problems changes in hearing, ringing in the ears chest pain general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth slurred speech or weakness on one side of the body unexplained weight gain or swelling unusually weak or tired yellowing of eyes or skin unusual bleeding or bruising Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): dizziness headache nausea stomach upset This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. ...
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