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Anacin Extra Strength

Generic names: caffeine and aspirin
Brand names: include: Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relieve, Alka-Seltzer Morning Relief, Anacin, Anacin Extra Strength, Bayer Back and Body,… display the 10 brands
Drug class: analgesic combinations

What is Anacin Extra Strength?

Anacin Extra Strength Salicylate (sa-LIS-il-ate) It reduces the presence of certain substances that cause discomfort, fever, and inflammation.Caffeine has been utilised within this formulation to boost the effects of pain relief aspirin and caffeine.Anacin Extra Strength is a product combination that is used in treating migraines, muscle pain, and mild joint pain, as well as fever or bodyaches that are caused by the typical cold. The medicine can be used to prevent or treat strokes, heart attacks, and chest discomfort (angina). This medication should only be administered to treat cardiovascular issues under the guidance of a physician.Anacin Extra Strength can be used to treat conditions that are not covered in this guide.

Side effects of Anacin Extra Strength

See a doctor immediately. If you notice any of the following symptoms that indicate an allergic reaction, such as hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of your lips, face, or tongue,

Anacin Extra Strength may cause serious side effects. Take a break from Anacin Extra Strength and consult your physician immediately if you suffer from:

  • Ringing through your ear, hallucinations, confusion, rapid breathing, seizures (convulsions);
  • Severe nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain;
  • The stool is bloody, tarry, and coughing blood; or it is vomit that resembles coffee grounds.
  • Fever lasting beyond three days should be treated immediately as further illness may follow.
  • Swelling or pain that lasts more than 10 days.

Common adverse reactions from Anacin Extra Strength can include:

  • Uneasy stomach, heartburn;
  • Drowsiness;
  • Mild headache that is mild.

This list does not represent all possible side effects.Other side effects could be present. Consult your physician for advice regarding medical effects. Report any adverse side effects directly to the FDA by calling them at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

Aspirin may cause stomach pain and bleeding in the intestinal tract, which could be fatal.Aspirin may also trigger an extreme allergic reaction. Take immediate medical care in the event of itchy skin, wheezing, or swelling on your lips, face, or tongue.It is not recommended to take Anacin Extra Strength if you suffer from an ongoing bleeding condition like haemophilia.Don't give this medication to a child or teen suffering from an illness such as high fever, influenza symptoms, or chicken pox. Aspirin is known to cause Reye's syndrome, a severe and often fatal condition in children.

Before you take this drug

It is not recommended to take this medication if you have an allergy to caffeine or aspirin or if you suffer from

  • A recent experience of bleeding from the stomach or in the intestines
  • Active bleeding that is caused by hemophilia or other blood-clotting disorders or
  • An allergic reaction to nsaids (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications) like Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Orudis, Indocin, Lodine, Voltaren, Toradol, Mobic, Relafen, Feldene, and many others.

Do not give this medicine to a teenager or child suffering from the flu, fever symptoms, or chickenpox. Anacin Extra Strong may cause Reye's syndrome, which is a dangerous and sometimes fatal illness for children.

This medication can cause intestinal or stomach bleeding that can lead to death. These issues can happen without warning when you are using Anacin Extra Strength, in particular:

  • If you're 60 years old or older,
  • If you suffer from a stomach ulcer or have a previous history of intestinal or stomach bleeding,
  • If you take a blood thinner (Warfarin, Coumadin) or steroid medication,
  • If you consume more than three alcohol-based drinks in a day,
  • If you are taking the medication for longer than the recommended time,

Consult a pharmacist or doctor to determine if it's appropriate for you to take this medication when you suffer from another medical condition, particularly:

  • Any digestive or bleeding disorders;
  • The heart condition, high bloo d pressure;
  • Asthma or seasonal allergies
  • Kidney disease or liver failure;
  • Gout
  • Diabetes.

This medicine could harm an unborn baby's heart. It could also decrease birth weight or cause other negative adverse effects. Inform your doctor if you are expecting or plan to be pregnant while using Anacin Extra Strength.Aspirin and caffeine may get through breastmilk and cause harm to a nursing infant. It is not recommended to breastfeed with this medicine.

How to take Anacin Extra Strength?

Take exactly as indicated on the label or as directed by your physician. Don't use it in greater quantities, in smaller quantities, or for a longer time than is recommended.Consume food. Take with food if Anacin Extra Strength causes upset in your stomach.Dissolve the tablet or powder in at least 4 ounces of water.Mix it and consume immediately!If you are in need of surgery, be sure to inform your surgeon beforehand that you're taking Anacin Extra Strength. You might have to stop taking the medication for a brief period of time.Do not take this medicine when you notice an odour of vinegar that is strong inside the Anacin Extra Strength bottle. Your medication might no longer work effectively.Keep it at room temperature, free of heat and moisture.

What happens if I miss the dose?

Because Anacin Extra Strength should only be taken whenever needed, you may not be following a dosage schedule. If you're in a routine, you should take the dose you missed as soon as you can remember. Do not take your missed dose if you are close to the time of the next scheduled dose. Don't use any extra medication to make up for the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Get medical attention in an emergency or contact the poison help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What should be avoided?

If you're on Anacin Extra Strength, to help prevent stroke, be sure to avoid taking Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin). Ibuprofen can make this medication less efficient. If you have to use both medicines, you should take Ibuprofen for at least 8 hours prior or 30 minutes after taking the medicine (non-enteric coated version).Beware of drinking alcohol when you're taking Anacin Extra Strength. Drinking alcohol may increase your chance of bleeding from your stomach.Talk to your doctor or pharmacist prior to taking any prescription cold or allergy medication, such as diet pills or pain medications. A lot of the medicines you can buy on the market include caffeine or aspirin. Combining certain medications could cause you to take excessive amounts of this kind of drug. Look at the label to determine the presence of aspirin, ibuprofen or ketoprofen, naproxen, or caffeine.Talk to your doctor prior to using Anacin Extra Strength when you are taking an antidepressant like fluoxetine, escitalopram, or citalopram (Prozac), fluvoxamine, sertraline, paroxetine (Zoloft), trazodone, or vilazodone. If you take any of these medications along with an NSAID, it can cause bleeding or bruises easily.

Interaction with other drugs

Other medications may interfere with caffeine and aspirin in the form of prescription or over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform all of your health professionals about any medications you take in the present and any medication you stop or start using.

 

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