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Anacin

Main ingredient: Aspirin+Caffeine

Anacin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Anacin is used to ease pain and to reduce fever. In some cases, Anacin is also given to prevent blood clot.

Anacin also temporarily relieves the aches and pains associated with arthritis, muscle aches, colds, and flu.

A small daily dose of Aspirin may be taken to decrease recurrence of a heart attack or other heart problems.

Anacin Side Effects

Common side effects associated with Anacin include stomach pain or discomfort, stomach ulcers, heartburn, nausea, vomiting and intestinal bleeding.

Rare side effects of Anacin include abnormal bleeding, insomnia, fatigue, short breath, itching, redness and swelling of the face and rash.

Anacin Caution

Anacin should not be taken if you had allergic reaction to Aspirin in the past, or if you have bleeding disorder, asthma, or stomach ulcers.

Anacin should not be given to children under 16 for flu or chickenpox, as Aspirin has been associated with the development of an often-fatal condition, known as Reye's syndrome.

Anacin and Pregnancy

Anacin should not be given during pregnancy especially the last 3 months of pregnancy. If you are nursing, inform your doctor as Aspirin does pass into breast milk.

Anacin Drug Interactions

Consult with your physician before combining Anacin with Acetazolamide, ACE-inhibitor-type blood pressure medications, Antacids, Antigout medications, Arthritis medications, Blood thinners, certain diuretics, Diabetes medications including Insulin and Seizure medications.

Alcohol can increase the likelihood of stomach ulcer and intestinal bleeding.

Herbs like garlic, ginger, and ginkgo may increase the risk of upset stomach.

Vitamin E and Fish oil supplements may increase the risk of bleeding.

Anacin Doses

It is best that Anacin taken with food or milk.

ADULTS
For Pain and Fever
325-650mg every 4 hours up to 6 times a day.

For all other uses such as Arthritis, blood clot or heart problems consult your physician first.

CHILDREN
Consult your physician.

Anacin Overdose

Symptoms of Anacinoverdose may include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, short breath, and ringing in the ear.

In case of Anacin overdose, seek medical attention right away.

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