Aspirin and caffeine
Generic name: aspirin and caffeine [ ASP-rin-and-KAF-een ]
Brand names: Alka-Seltzer Morning Relief, Anacin, Bayer Back & Body, BC Arthritis, Cope,
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Dosage forms: oral powder for reconstitution (1000 mg-65 mg; 845 mg-65 mg); oral tablet (400 mg-32 mg; 421 mg-32 mg; 500 mg-32 mg; 500 mg-32.5 mg); oral tablet, effervescent (500 mg-65 mg)
Drug class:Analgesic combinations
What is aspirin and caffeine?
Aspirin and caffeine is a salicylate (sa-LIS-il-ate). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.
Caffeine is used in this product to increase the pain relieving effects of aspirin and caffeine.
Aspirin and caffeine is a combination product used to treat headaches, muscle pain, minor arthritis pain, and fever or body aches caused by the common cold. Aspirin and caffeine is sometimes used to treat or prevent heart attacks, strokes, and chest pain (angina). Aspirin and caffeine should be used for cardiovascular conditions only under the supervision of a doctor.
Aspirin and caffeine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Aspirin may cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.
Aspirin can also cause a severe allergic reaction. Get emergency medical help if you have hives, wheezing, or swelling in your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
You should not use aspirin and caffeine if you have an active bleeding disorder such as hemophilia.
Do not give this medication to a child or teenager with a fever, flu symptoms, or chicken pox. Aspirin can cause Reye's syndrome, a serious and sometimes fatal condition in children.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to aspirin or caffeine, or if you have:
