Magnesium salicylate

Magnesium salicylate
Identifiers
IUPAC name
  • Magnesium(2+) bis(2-hydroxybenzoate)
CAS Number
PubChem CID
DrugBank
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UNII
KEGG
ChEMBL
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ECHA InfoCard100.038.775
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC14H10MgO6
Molar mass298.533 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
SMILES
  • [Mg++].OC1=CC=CC=C1C([O-])=O.OC1=CC=CC=C1C([O-])=O
InChI
  • InChI=1S/2C7H6O3.Mg/c2*8-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)7(9)10;/h2*1-4,8H,(H,9,10);/q;;+2/p-2
  • Key:MQHWFIOJQSCFNM-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Magnesium salicylate is a common analgesic[1] and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)[2] used to treat mild to moderate musculoskeletal pain[3] such as in tendons and muscles. It is also used to treat joint pain like arthritis,[2][3] general back pain,[4] and headaches.

It is found in a variety of over-the-counter (OTC) medications, most notably the brand Doan's Pills, as an anti-inflammatory, primarily for back-pain relief. Magnesium salicylate can be an effective OTC alternative to prescription NSAIDs, with both anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects.[1]

  1. ^ a b Terrie YC (June 2013). "Pain Control: Using Nonprescription Analgesics". OTC Guide. 17 (1). Retrieved March 30, 2022 – via PharmacyTimes.com.
  2. ^ a b "Magnesium Salicylate Tablet - Uses, Side Effects, and More". WebMD. WebMD LLC. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Magnesium Salicylate tablets". clevelandclinic.org. Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  4. ^ "Doan's boasts too big to swallow, FTC says". Tampa Bay Times (September 16, 2005 ed.). June 27, 1996. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
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