Diphenhydramine and magnesium salicylate and Meclofenamate

• Generic Name: diphenhydramine / magnesium salicylate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Doans PM

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Magnesium salicylate is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). This medicine works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.

Diphenhydramine and magnesium salicylate is a combination medicine used to treat back pain that keeps you awake during your normal sleeping hours.

This medicine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: meclofenamate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Meclomen

Meclofenamate is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Meclofenamate works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Meclofenamate is used to treat fever or mild to moderate pain in adults. Meclofenamate is also used to relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in adults, and juvenile arthritis in children who are at least 14 years old.

Meclofenamate is also used to treat menstrual pain or heavy menstrual bleeding.

Meclofenamate is sometimes used long-term to treat symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis, gouty arthritis, or shoulder pain caused by bursitis or tendinitis.

Meclofenamate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.