ANACIN- asprin and caffeine tablet Insight Pharmaceuticals

ANACIN®

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (per tablet)

Aspirin (NSAID)* 400 mg
Caffeine 32 mg

* nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drug

Purposes

Pain reliever
Pain reliever aid

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

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?

1-800-344-7239 anacin.com

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