Overview
- Active ingredient
- Aspirin, Caffeine
- Established class
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor; Central Nervous System Stimulant; Methylxanthine
- Mechanism class
- Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
- Physiologic effect
- Decreased Prostaglandin Production; Decreased Platelet Aggregation; Central Nervous System Stimulation
- Chemical structure
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Xanthines
- Route
- Oral
- Label date
- 2025-09-08
Indications and usage
Uses for the temporary relief of
- backache pain
- muscle aches and pains
- minor aches and pains of arthritis
Purpose
Pain reliever Pain reliever aid
Dosage and administration
Directions
- drink a full glass of water with each dose Adults and children: (12 years and over) take 2 caplets every 6 hours, not to exceed 8 caplets in 24 hours Children under 12 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor
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
- shock
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing) Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you
- take more or for a longer time than directed
- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- are age 60 or older
- have 3 or more alcohol drinks every day while using this product
- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
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
Ask a doctor before use if
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- you have asthma
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
- you are taking a diuretic
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for
- gout
- diabetes
- arthritis
Stop use and ask a doctor if
and ask a doctor if
- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
- vomit blood
- have bloody or black stools
- feel faint
- have stomach pain that does not get better
- ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur These could be signs of a serious condition.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
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 specifically directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Active ingredient (label)
s (in each caplet) Aspirin 500 mg (NSAID)* Caffeine 32.5 mg *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Inactive ingredients
s corn starch, hypromellose, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate
Keep out of reach of children
of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.