Aspirina Plus 500/50 mg 20 comprimidos
Indicated to treat headaches, toothache, menstrual cramps, spasms, back pain ... and to reduce fever and malaise in flus, colds and flu
What Aspirin Plus is and what it is used for
This medicine contains acetylsalicylic acid and caffeine as active ingredients. Acetylsalicylic acid works by reducing pain and fever, and caffeine has a stimulating action on the nervous system.
Aspirin Plus is indicated in adults and children over the age of 16 for symptomatic relief of occasional mild or moderate pain, such as headaches, dental, menstrual, muscle (contractures) or back pain (low back pain). Febrile states.
How to take Aspirin Plus
Follow these instructions unless your doctor has given you different directions.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have doubts.
The normal dose is:
Adults and over 16 years: 1 tablet every 4 or 6 hours, if necessary. It will not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Patients with reduced liver or kidney functions: consult a doctor as the dose should be reduced.
Use in children:
Do not administer to children under 16 years of age.
Use in over 65 years
Elderly people should not take this medication without consulting their doctor, as they are more likely to suffer from its side effects.
Administration form:
This medicine is administered orally.
It is recommended to take the tablets with plenty of liquid (water or milk). The tablets should be taken with food or with food, especially if digestive discomfort is noted. This medicine should not be taken on an empty stomach. Always use the lowest dose that is effective.
The administration of this preparation is subject to the appearance of painful or feverish symptoms. As these disappear, this medication should be discontinued.
If the pain continues for more than 5 days, the fever for more than 3 days, or the symptoms worsen or other symptoms appear, you should stop the treatment and consult a doctor.
If you take more Aspirin Plus than you should:
If you have taken more Aspirin Plus than you should, immediately consult your doctor or pharmacist.
The main symptoms of acetylsalicylic acid overdose are: headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, drowsiness, sweating, rapid breathing, mental confusion, nausea, vomiting, and occasionally diarrhea.
Caffeine overdose symptoms are characterized by an early phase of arousal, followed by dizziness, insomnia, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and seizures. The treatment of overdose is more effective if it is carried out within the first 4 hours after taking this medicine.
It will be recommended to take the package and the package leaflet to the healthcare professional.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, immediately consult your doctor or pharmacist or go to a medical center immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, telephone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount ingested.