Asa 500 Mg / Caffeine 65 Mg Effervescent Oral Tablet
Drug Facts
Active Ingredients (in each tablet)
Aspirin 500 mg (NSAID)*
Caffeine 65 mg
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Pain reliever
Alertness aid/pain reliever aid
Uses
Uses
- for temporary relief of headaches, body aches, and pain alone
- for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with a hangover
- helps restore mental alertness or wakefulness when experiencing fatigue or drowsiness associated with a hangover
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 ● 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 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 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.
● For occasional use only. Do not use for more than 2 days for a hangover unless directed by a
doctor. Not intended for use as a substitute for sleep. If fatigue or drowsiness persists or
continues to recur, consult a doctor.
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 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 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.
● For occasional use only. Do not use for more than 2 days for a hangover unless directed by a
doctor. Not intended for use as a substitute for sleep. If fatigue or drowsiness persists or
continues to recur, consult a doctor.
Do not use
- if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
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
- you have a sodium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking a prescription drug for
● diabetes ● gout ● 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
- pain lasts for more than 10 days or gets worse
- redness or swelling is present
- ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
- new symptoms occur
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
It is especially important
not to use aspirin at 20 weeks or later in 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.
Directions
Directions
● fully dissolve 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking
| Adults 18 years and over | 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor | do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours |
| Adults 60 years and over | 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor | do not exceed 5 tablets in 24 hours |
| Children under 18 years | consult a doctor |
Other information
● each tablet contains: potassium 115 mg
● each tablet contains: sodium 371 mg
●
Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 5.4 mg per tablet
● store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat and humidity.
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, dimethicone, docusate sodium, FD&C red No. 40, FD&C yellow No. 6, flavor, mannitol, potassium
bicarbonate, povidone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose
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