EXTRA STRENGTH BAYER PLUS OTC

Indications for EXTRA STRENGTH BAYER PLUS:

Arthritic and rheumatic conditions.

Adult Dose for EXTRA STRENGTH BAYER PLUS:

Rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis and pleurisy of SLE: initially 3g daily in divided doses; target plasma salicylate level 150–300micrograms/mL. Osteoarthritis: up to 3g/day in divided doses. Spondyloarthropathies: up to 4g/day in divided doses.

Children's Dose for EXTRA STRENGTH BAYER PLUS:

JRA: initially 90–130mg/kg per day in divided doses; target plasma salicylate level 150–300micrograms/mL.

See Also:

BAYER

BAYER ARTHRITIS PAIN REGIMEN, EXT STR

EXTRA STRENGTH BAYER

Pharmacological Class:

Salicylate.

Contraindications:

NSAID allergy. Viral infection in children and teenagers. 3^rd trimester pregnancy.

Warnings/Precautions:

History of asthma or peptic ulcer. Severe hepatic or renal dysfunction. Bleeding disorders. Diabetes. Gout. Pregnancy, nursing mothers: not recommended.

Interactions:

Potentiates anticoagulants, hypoglycemics, methotrexate, acetazolamide, valproic acid, highly protein-bound drugs. Urinary alkalinizers, antacids, corticosteroids may increase excretion. May antagonize ACE inhibitors, β-blockers, diuretics, uricosurics. Increased bleeding risk with NSAIDs or chronic, heavy alcohol use. NSAIDs increase risk of renal dysfunction.

Adverse Reactions:

GI upset/bleed, prolonged bleeding time, anaphylaxis, salicylism.

How Supplied:

Ext Str Arthritis Reg—50; Ext Str tabs, caplets, Plus—50; Ext Str gelcaps—40, 80; Bayer Tabs—12, 24, 50, 100, 200, 300, 365; Caplets—50, 100, 200

Indications for EXTRA STRENGTH BAYER PLUS:

Pain. Fever.

Adult Dose for EXTRA STRENGTH BAYER PLUS:

500mg–1g every 4–6 hours; usual max 4g daily.

Children's Dose for EXTRA STRENGTH BAYER PLUS:

Use chewable tabs.

See Also:

BAYER

BAYER CHEWABLE

EXTRA STRENGTH BAYER

Pharmacological Class:

Salicylate.

Contraindications:

NSAID allergy. Viral infection in children and teenagers. 3^rd trimester pregnancy.

Warnings/Precautions:

History of asthma or peptic ulcer. Severe hepatic or renal dysfunction. Bleeding disorders. Diabetes. Gout. Pregnancy, nursing mothers: not recommended.

Interactions:

Potentiates anticoagulants, hypoglycemics, methotrexate, acetazolamide, valproic acid, highly protein-bound drugs. Urinary alkalinizers, antacids, corticosteroids may increase excretion. May antagonize ACE inhibitors, β-blockers, diuretics, uricosurics. Increased bleeding risk with NSAIDs or chronic, heavy alcohol use. NSAIDs increase risk of renal dysfunction.

Adverse Reactions:

GI upset/bleed, prolonged bleeding time, anaphylaxis, salicylism.

How Supplied:

Tabs—12, 24, 50, 100, 200, 300, 365; Caplets—50, 100, 200; Gelcaps—40, 80; Ext Str tabs, caplets, Plus—50; Ext Str Gelcaps—40, 80; Children's—36