Vazalore

Vazalore is a salicylate (sa-LIS-il-ate) that is used to treat pain and to reduce fever or inflammation.

Vazalore is sometimes used to treat or prevent heart attacks, strokes, and chest pain (angina). This medicine should be used for these conditions only under the supervision of a doctor.

Vazalore may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving Vazalore to a child.

Take with food if Vazalore upsets your stomach.

You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.

Do not crush, chew, break, or open an enteric-coated or delayed/extended-release pill. Swallow it whole.

Tell your doctor if you have a planned surgery.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Do not use Vazalore if you smell a strong vinegar odor in this medicine bottle. The medicine may no longer be effective.

Vazalore can cause Reye's syndrome, which is a serious and sometimes fatal condition in children.

Using Vazalore in a child or teenager with flu symptoms or chickenpox can lead to a serious or fatal condition called Reye's syndrome.

You should not use Vazalore if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• a recent history of stomach or intestinal bleeding;
• a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia; or
• if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking Vazalore or an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• asthma or seasonal allergies;
• stomach ulcers;
• liver disease;
• kidney disease;
• a bleeding or blood clotting disorder;
• gout; or
• heart disease, high blood pressure, or congestive heart failure.

Taking Vazalore during late pregnancy may cause bleeding in the mother or the baby during delivery. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

You should not breastfeed while using Vazalore.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Vazalore may cause serious side effects. Stop using Vazalore and call your doctor right away if you have:

• ringing in your ears, confusion, hallucinations, rapid breathing, or seizures (convulsions);
• severe nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain;
• bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood, or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
• fever lasting longer than 3 days; or
• swelling or pain lasting longer than 10 days.

Common side effects of Vazalore may include:

• upset stomach, heartburn;
• drowsiness; or
• mild headache.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Vazalore is used as needed. If you are following a dosing schedule and miss a dose, skip it. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Taking too much may lead to stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, vision or hearing issues, fast or slow breathing, or confusion.

Avoid alcohol. Drinking heavily can increase your chances of stomach bleeding.

Do not take ibuprofen if you are using Vazalore to prevent a stroke or heart attack. Ibuprofen can make this medicine less effective at protecting your heart and blood vessels. Ask your doctor how long you should wait between doses.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other medicines for pain, fever, swelling, or cold/flu symptoms. They might have ingredients similar to Vazalore (like magnesium salicylate, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen).

Ask your doctor before using Vazalore if you take an antidepressant. Taking certain antidepressants with this medicine may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Vazalore with any other medications, especially:

• a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven), or other medication used to prevent blood clots; or
• other salicylates such as Nuprin Backache Caplet, Kaopectate, KneeRelief, Pamprin Cramp Formula, Pepto-Bismol, Tricosal, Trilisate, and others.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect Vazalore, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.