ASPIRIN + CAFFEINE

Aspirin is a salicylate that treats pain and reduces fever or inflammation. Caffeine is a stimulant and works by relaxing the muscle contractions in blood vessels to improve blood flow.

Uses

This combination medication is used to treat pain including, headache, muscle aches, sprains, tooth extraction and toothache, menstrual cramps, arthritis and rheumatism, and pain and fever of the common cold. This medication may also be used in other conditions to be determined by your doctor.

Warnings

Do not take this drug:

For pain more than 10 days (adults) or 5 days (children) unless directed by a doctor.
For fever more than 3 days unless directed by your doctor.
More than prescribed. Over dosage may cause serious problems.

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach Upset
Heartburn
Trouble Sleeping
Increased Urination

Notify your doctor promptly if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.

Your doctor may have prescribed this medication because he or she judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.

Notify your doctor promptly if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.

Your doctor may have prescribed this medication because he or she judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.

Serious side effects may include:

Mental or Mood Changes (such as Nervousness, Agitation)
Shaking (Tremor)
Fast, Pounding or Irregular Heartbeat
Hearing Changes (such as Ringing in the Ears, Difficulty Hearing)
Easy Bleeding or Bruising
Unusual Tiredness
Signs of Kidney Problems (such as Change in the Amount of Urine)
Nausea
Vomiting
Yellowing Eyes or Skin
Dark Urine

Rare side effects may include:

Bleeding from the Stomach or Intestine
Black or Tarry Stools
Stomach or Abdominal Pain
Vomit that Looks Like Coffee Grounds
Trouble Speaking
Weakness on One Side of the Body
Sudden Vision Changes
Severe Headache

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of these serious side effects.

Precautions

Precautions

Before taking this drug, tell your doctor or pharmacist:

If you are allergic to any content of this drug or if you have other allergies.
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
Your medical condition such as:
- Asthma
- Bleeding or Clotting Problems
- Growths in the Nose (Nasal Polyps)
- Kidney or Liver Problems
- Stomach or Intestinal Problems (eg, Ulcer, Inflammation)
- Heart Problems
- Heartburn
- Upset Stomach
- Stomach Pain
- Hives
- Influenza (Flu)
- Chickenpox
- Vitamin K Deficiency
- Anxiety
- Trouble Sleeping
- Heart Problems

If you are a child with certain conditions such as:
- Stroke
- Weakened Blood Vessel (Cerebral Aneurysm) or Bleeding in the Brain
- Rheumatic Disease (eg, Rheumatoid Arthritis)
- Kawasaki Syndrome (A Rare Inflammation Causing Heart Problems in Children)

Interactions

Drug interactions may either lessen the effectiveness of this drug or heighten the risk for severe side effects. It’s important to inform your doctor all the medication including prescription and non-prescription and herbal medicines you are taking or going to take.

Possible interactions with this drug are:

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
Alcohol
Other Drugs that Contain Caffeine or Aspirin
Other Cold or Allergy Medicine, Diet Pills, or Pain Medication
Ketoprofen
Antidepressant such as Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine (Prozac), Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, Sertraline (Zoloft), Trazodone, or Vilazodone

Overdose & Brands

Call emergency hotline if someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing.

Symptoms of overdose may include:

Agitation
Anxiety
Confusion
Fever
Hearing Loss
Lethargy
Lightheadedness, Especially Upon Standing
Muscle Twitching
Nausea
Rapid Breathing
Rapid or Irregular Heartbeat
Ringing in the Ears
Seizures
Shortness of Breath
Stomach Pain
Trouble Sleeping
Vomiting

Available brand/s:

Caffeine
Dipyridamole
Phenacetin