Article

Daily OTC Pearl: Doan’s

Author(s):

Saro Arakelians, PharmD

Doan’s magnesium salicylate tetrahydrate formulation treats pain from backaches.

OTC/Lifestyle Pearl of the Day: Doan’s

Indication: Doan’s magnesium salicylate tetrahydrate formulation treats pain from backaches.

Insight:

  • Offers backache relief in caplet form.
  • Contains magnesium salicylate tetrahydrate 580.
  • Take as directed.
  • Keep away from children.

Source: Amazon.com: Doans Extra Strength Pills 24-Count (3-Pack) : Health & Household

Newsletter

Stay informed on drug updates, treatment guidelines, and pharmacy practice trends—subscribe to Pharmacy Times for weekly clinical insights.

Subscribe Now!
Related Videos
Image credit: Sebastian Kaulitzki | stock.adobe.com
Health and nutrition: the role of glp-1 in diabetes management with apple and syringe - Image credit: Thanayut | stock.adobe.com
Image credit: K KStock | stock.adobe.com
Image credit: komokvm | stock.adobe.com
Vial of Pneumococcal vaccine - Image credit: Bernard Chantal | stock.adobe.com
Vaccine vials used for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) with a syringe - Image credit: Peter Hansen | stock.adobe.com
Related Content
raw vegetables with blood glucose meter, syringe, lancet and stethoscope on desk, diabetes healthy diet concept - Image credit: neirfy | stock.adobe.com
June 12th 2025

Study: How Individual Carbohydrate Responses Reveal Metabolic Health and Potential Biomarkers

Kennedy Ferruggia, Assistant Editor
Pharmacy Focus: Navigating Seasonal Allergies
May 28th 2025

Pharmacy Focus: Navigating Seasonal Allergies

Luke Halpern, Assistant Editor Derek Webb, PharmD
Gardasil box next to syringes | Image Credit: © Unshu - stock.adobe.com
June 12th 2025

The Path to Cervical Cancer Eradication: Overcoming Barriers to HPV Vaccination

Alexandra Gerlach, Associate Editor
Pharmacists Can Be At the Forefront of Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Management
May 6th 2025

Pharmacists Can Be At the Forefront of Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Management

Aislinn Antrim, Managing Editor Craig Beavers, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, BCCP, BCPS-AQ Cardiology, CACP
Pharmacy students -- Image credit: DusanJelicic | stock.adobe.com
June 12th 2025

Addressing Pharmacy Deserts and Expanding the Pharmaceutical Workforce

Gillian McGovern, Associate Editor
Hepatitis C virus model, 3D illustration. A virus consists of a protein coat, capsid, surrounding RNA and outer lipoprotein envelope with two types of glycoprotein spikes, E1 and E - Image credit: Dr_Microbe | stock.adobe.com
June 11th 2025

Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir Combination Receives FDA Approval Expanded Indication for Acute HCV

Kennedy Ferruggia, Assistant Editor