Aspirin and Caffeine

Brand names: Reese Headache Powders, GOODYS Mental Alert, Family Wellness Pain Relief Powder, Quality Choice Pain Relief Powder, Best Choice Pain Relief Powder, Walgreens Pain Relief Powder, Stanback, GOODYS Hangover, Bayer Headache, BC Arthritis, BC, Dollar General Headache Powders, BC Cherry, Walmart Pain Relief Powder, BC CHERRY

Warnings

Warnings 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 shock asthma (wheezing) 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 thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription 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 Caffeine warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup o 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 heartbeat. Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin or 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 diuretic you have asthma Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis When using this product limit the use of caffeine-containing drugs, foods, or drinks because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat. The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away. 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 pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present any new symptoms appear ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care 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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Uses

Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache toothache menstrual cramps muscular aches minor arthritis pain colds temporarily reduces fever

Dosage forms & strengths

POWDER TABLET
CAFFEINE 65 mg/1 ASPIRIN 845 mg/1 ASPIRIN 1000 mg/1 CAFFEINE 150 mg/1 ASPIRIN 500 mg/1 CAFFEINE 32.5 mg/1

Directions adults and children 12 years of age and over: place 1 powder on tongue every 6 hours, while symptoms persist. Drink a full glass of water with each dose, or may stir powder into a glass of water or other liquid. do not take more than 4 powders in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor.

Ingredients

Active:

Active ingredient (in each powder) Aspirin (NSAID*) 845 mg *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Inactive:

Inactive ingredients docusate sodium, fumaric acid, lactose monohydrate, potassium chloride

All identified pills

Official source

DailyMed