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This combination product is used for the temporary relief of mild to moderate pain and discomfort.
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Ed-Flex, Lobac, Cetazone-T, Dolorex, Asp 300/200/20
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Ed-Flex, Lobac, Cetazone-T, Dolorex, Asp 300/200/20
Uses
This combination product is used for the temporary relief of mild to moderate pain and discomfort.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from light.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting, excessive sweating, fast or deep breathing, abnormal behavior, loss of consciousness, severe nausea, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue,.
How To Use
- Take Asp by mouth, as needed, usually every four hours; or as directed by your doctor.
- Do not take more than 8 capsules per day of Asp (4 capsules per day for children 8 to 12 years of age).
- Do not take Asp for more than 10 days without your doctor s approval.
- Asp contains acetaminophen.
- Do not take more acetaminophen than recommended (see Side Effects section).
Side Effects
- Nausea, diarrhea, heartburn, drowsiness, dizziness, or dryness of mouth, throat or nose may occur.
- If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these serious side effects: blurred vision, irregular heartbeat, easy bleeding or bruising, ringing in the ears, loss of coordination, seizures, difficulty urinating, persistent sore throat, fever.
- If you do not have liver problems, the adult maximum dose of acetaminophen is 4 grams per day (4000 milligrams).
- If you take more than the maximum daily amount, it may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms of liver damage: severe nausea, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue.
- An allergic reaction to Asp is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, breathing trouble (bronchial asthma), ulcers, bleeding problems (coagulation), any allergies (especially to aspirin).
- Asp contains a medication similar to aspirin.
- Children and teenagers should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, influenza, or any undiagnosed illness without first consulting a doctor about Reye s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
- Limit alcoholic beverages while taking Asp.
- Asp may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery.
- This product may cause stomach bleeding.
- Daily use of alcohol and Asp may increase your risk for stomach bleeding.
- This product contains acetaminophen.
- Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.
- Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may increase your risk for liver damage.
- Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
- Asp should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Asp passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- Only when instructed to use Asp on a regular schedule (not as needed ): If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use especially of: "blood thinners (e.g., warfarin), phenobarbital, pain medications, fever reducers (e.g., aspirin, acetaminophen), cough-and-cold products (e.g., antihistamines).
- Acetaminophen is an ingredient in many nonprescription products and in some combination prescription medications.
- Read the labels carefully before taking other pain relievers, fever reducers, or cold products to see if they also contain acetaminophen.
- (Also see adult maximum daily dose information in Side Effects section).
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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