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Doan's

An analgesic for backache pain containing the active ingredient, magnesium salycilate.

Because of the belief that backaches were associated with the kidneys, Doan's was originally marketed as a "Mild Diuretic for the Kidneys" since the 1900's.
For nagging backaches, take Doan's.
by Dr. Martin Himmel February 19, 2012
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