Anacin
ANACIN
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Anacin Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Anacin Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions?
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 Tablet Carton
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Purpose
Active ingredients (per tablet) | Purposes |
---|---|
Aspirin (NSAID) |
Pain reliever |
Caffeine 32 mg | Pain reliever aid |
Anacin Uses
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to
- headache
- toothache
- muscular aches
- a cold
- backache
- arthritis
- menstrual cramps
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
- 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 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
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 diuretic
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Overdose warning
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
- drink a full glass of water with each dose
- adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 tablets every 6 hours; not more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years of age: do not use
Anacin Other information
- Keep carton for full drug facts and warnings.
Store at 15 – 25°C (59– 77°F). Protect from moisture.
Inactive ingredients
corn starch, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate
Questions?
Call 1-800-344-7239 or visit our website at www.anacin.com
Distr. by: INSIGHT Pharmaceuticals, LLC.
Trevose, PA 19053-8433
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 Tablet Carton
Do Not Use if foil seal under bottle cap imprinted with "SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION" is broken or missing.
ASPIRIN + CAFFEINE = FAST PAIN RELIEF
ANACIN ®
Aspirin Pain Reliever (NSAID)/Caffeine Pain Reliever Aid
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