Choline Salicylate
Choline Salicylate is the choline salt of salicylic acid, used as an analgesic, antipyretic and antirheumatic. It relieves mild to moderate pain and reduce fever and inflammation or swelling. Choline Salicylate is effective in the treatment of gout, rheumatic fever, rheumatoid arthritis and muscle injuries.
Primary Characteristics
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Ammonium Salicylate.
It belongs to Cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. It is also classified under Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents .
Molecular Weight: 241.3 · Solubility in Water: null · Solubility in Alcohol: null · Non-proprietary name: Choline Salicylate.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Choline Salicylate is primarily indicated in conditions like Fever, fever, Otitis media, Pain, Rheumatoid arthritis.
Contraindications
Choline Salicylate is contraindicated in conditions like Allergy, Peptic ulcer, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Dosage
Choline Salicylate's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 8.7 % | 8.7 % | Every 6h | Topical | - |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| 8.7 % | 8.7 % | Every 6h | Topical | - |
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| 8.7 % | 8.7 % | Every 6h | Topical | Recommended for children over 4 months |
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Choline Salicylate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Confusion, Constipation , Diarrhea, Heart burn, Nausea and vomiting, Skin rash.
Warnings / Precautions
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Drug Classification
- 1.17.8 — Stomatologicals and dentifrices