Anacin

Anacin (Aspirin/caffeine)

General information

Anacin prescribed for treatment of pain, with different nature of appearance (muscle aches, headache, toothache, arthritis and rheumatism, menstrual cramps, pain and fever of common cold) and for reducing of the tendency of blood clots. This medication is a combination of stimulant and salicylate. His mechanism of working is the the following: it blocks several different chemical processes within the body that cause pain, inflammation and fever.

Directions

Consult with your doctor about dosage. Anacin may cause stomach upset, so better take it with food to reduce stomach irritation. Use the medicine with a full glass of water and avoid a recumbent position during next 30 minutes.

Precautions

Before to start treatment with Anacin consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you have: allergy to food, medicines, or other substances, asthma, bleeding or clotting problems, kidney or liver problems, stomach and intestinal problems, growths in the nose, heart problems, upset stomach, heartburn, stomach pain, hives, flu, chickenpox; anxiety, trouble sleeping or heart problems; if you have a plan to become pregnant, or you are pregnant, or you're breastfeeding; if you are taking any prescribed and not prescribed medicine, herbal products, or dietary supplement; vitamin K deficiency; alcoholism or if you consume 3 or more alcohol drinks per day. Children with a stroke, a weaken blood vessel or bleeding in the brain, Kawasaki syndrome or rheumatic disease shouldn't use Anacin.

Contraindications

Patients with an allergy to any ingredient of Anacin, or who has a severe allergic reaction such as rush, hives, breathing difficulties, dizziness to aspirin, tartrazine or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), children or teenagers with flu or chickenpox, patients with bleeding problems such as hemophilia, Von Willebrand disease, low blood platelets, or active severe bleeding and patients, who are taking anticoagulants or methotrexate - shouldn't use Anacin.

Possible side effects

Possible side effects are the following: dizziness, irritability, nausea, nervousness, upset stomach. The severe side effects include allergic reactions such as rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; confusion; diarrhea; drowsiness; severe or persistent dizziness hearing loss; ringing in the ears; severe or persistent stomach pain or heartburn; black or bloody stools; shakiness; trouble sleeping; vomiting.In case if you think that you feel some symptoms of side effects you should call for medical help immediately.

Drug interactions

Missed dose

Never take more than prescribed dose, even if you missed the one. Try to take it as soon as possible. Or, if it's too late, just skip it and take your usually dose next day in the same regularly time.

Overdose

In case if you think that you could be overdosed by Anacin you should call for medical help immediately. Symptoms of Anacin overdose are following: 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. If you think that you overdosed Anacin, seek medical attention at once.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 68-77 F (20-25 C), in a dark and dry place. Save it from children and pets. Watch the expiration date!

Note

The information presented at the site has a general character. Note please this information cannot be used for self-treatment and self diagnosis. You should consult with your doctor or health care adviser regarding any specific instructions of your condition. The information is reliable, but we concede it could contain mistakes. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other damage caused by use of this information on the site and also for consequences of self-treatment.