Anacin

Anacin

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Questions & Answers

Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Reye's syndrome

Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Allergy alert

Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:

  • hives
  • facial swelling
  • asthma (wheezing)
  • shock
Stomach bleeding warning

This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you

  • are age 60 or older
  • have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
  • take a blood thinner (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
  • take other drugs containing prescription or non prescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
  • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
  • take more or for a longer time than directed
Do not use
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
Ask a doctor before use if
  • stomach bleeding warning applies to you
  • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
  • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis or kidney disease
  • you are taking a diaretic
  • you have asthma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis
Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
    • feel faint
    • vomit blood
    • have bloody or black stools
    • have stomach pain that does not get better
    • an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
    • new symptoms occur
    • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
    • redness or swelling is present
    • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
Caffeine warning

The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
Ask a doctor before use if
  • stomach bleeding warning applies to you
  • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
  • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis or kidney disease
  • you are taking a diaretic
  • you have asthma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis
Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
    • feel faint
    • vomit blood
    • have bloody or black stools
    • have stomach pain that does not get better
    • an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
    • new symptoms occur
    • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
    • redness or swelling is present
    • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
Caffeine warning

The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat.

Legal Issues

There is currently no legal information available for this drug.

FDA Safety Alerts

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Manufacturer Warnings

There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.

FDA Labeling Changes

There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.

Uses

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

  • headache
  • a cold
  • muscular aches
  • sore throat
  • arthritis
  • toothache
  • menstrual cramps
  • backache

History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

There are no additional details available for this product.

Anacin Manufacturers


  • Insight Pharmaceuticals Llc
    Anacin (Aspirin And Caffeine) Capsule, Coated [Insight Pharmaceuticals Llc]
  • Insight Pharmaceuticals
    Anacin (Asprin And Caffeine) Tablet [Insight Pharmaceuticals]

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