Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide is used for:
Relieving migraine headaches. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide is an analgesic and antipyretic combination. It works by blocking substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Caffeine constricts blood vessels, which helps with migraine headache.
Some medical conditions may interact with Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
* if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
* if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
* if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
* if you have a history of alcohol abuse or if you consume 3 or more alcohol-containing drinks every day
* if you have asthma, bleeding or clotting problems, growths in the nose (nasal polyps), kidney or liver problems, severe heart problems, stomach or peptic ulcers (bleeding ulcers), heartburn, upset stomach, stomach pain, influenza (flu) or chickenpox, vitamin K deficiency, anxiety, or sleeplessness
* if you are a child with a stroke, a weakened blood vessel (cerebral aneurysm) or bleeding in the brain, or Kawasaki
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any of the following medicines, especially any of the following:
* Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (eg, acetazolamide) because they may decrease Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide 's effectiveness
* Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) or NSAIDs (eg, celecoxib, ibuprofen, naproxen) because the risk of side effects, including bleeding, may be increased by Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide
* Insulin, isoniazid, oral hypoglycemics (eg, glyburide), or quinolone antibiotics (eg, ciprofloxacin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide
* Methotrexate, theophylline, or valproic acid because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide
* Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (eg, enalapril), probenecid, or sulfinpyrazone because their effectiveness may be decreased by Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Use Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
* Take Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
* Take Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL). Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide .
* Use Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide exactly as directed on the package, unless instructed differently by your doctor. If you are taking Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide without a prescription, follow any warnings and precautions on the label.
* If you miss a dose of Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide .
* Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide has acetaminophen and aspirin in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has acetaminophen or aspirin in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
* Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide may harm your liver. Your risk may be greater if you drink alcohol while you are using Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide . Talk to your doctor before you take Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide or other fever reducers if you drink more than 3 drinks with alcohol per day.
* Aspirin has been linked to a serious illness called Reye syndrome. Do not give Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide to a child or teenager who has the flu, chickenpox, or a viral infection. Contact your doctor with any questions or concerns.
* Avoid large amounts of food or drink that have caffeine (eg, coffee, tea, cocoa, cola, chocolate).
* Serious stomach ulcers or bleeding can occur with the use of Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide . Taking it in high doses or for a long time, smoking, or drinking alcohol increases the risk of these side effects. Taking Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide with food will NOT reduce the risk of these effects. Contact your doctor or emergency room at once if you develop severe stomach or back pain; black, tarry stools; vomit that looks like blood or coffee grounds; or unusual weight gain or swelling.
* Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury. Tell your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding. Tell your doctor if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools.
* Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
* Do not take Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide for at least 7 days after any surgery unless directed by your health care provider.
* Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide may cause false results with some in-home test kits for blood cholesterol. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide and need to check your blood cholesterol at home.
* PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide while you are pregnant. Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide is not recommended during the last 3 months (third trimester) of pregnancy due to the potential for fetal harm or complications during delivery. Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide , check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Store Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide out of the reach of children and away from pets.
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