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Chemical Name: CARISOPRODOL (kar-EYE-soe-PROE-dol) and ASPIRIN (AS-pir-in)
This medicine is a muscle relaxant and analgesic combination used to relieve painful muscle conditions.
WARNING: Children and teenagers should not use aspirin, aspirin- containing or aspirin-related medicines for flu symptoms or chickenpox without first consulting a doctor. Do not give the flu vaccine to a child or teenager who is taking this medicine. A rare but serious illness known as Reye's syndrome may occur. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking dabigatran, ketorolac, sodium oxybate (GHB), or if you have received a live vaccine (eg, varicella, influenza) within the past 6 weeks. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), benzodiazepines (eg, alprazolam), opioid analgesics (eg, hydrocodone), tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline), methotrexate, valproic acid, celecoxib, clopidogrel, heparin, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine), fluvoxamine, meprobamate, NSAIDs (eg, ibuprofen), omeprazole, antacids, corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), rifampin, urinary alkalinizers (eg, sodium bicarbonate), St. John wort, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (eg, acetazolamide), insulin, meglitinide antidiabetics (eg, repaglinide), sulfonylureas (eg, glipizide), probenecid, spironolactone, or sulfinpyrazone. DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions including if you have a history of asthma; diabetes; difficulty urinating; an enlarged prostate; growths in the nose (eg, nasal polyps); liver or kidney problems; Kawasaki syndrome; heart problems; stomach or intestinal problems (eg, ulcers); intestinal bleeding; bleeding in the brain; stroke; seizures; the blood disease porphyria; decreased amounts of vitamin K in the blood; chickenpox; flu or other viral illness; allergies; pregnancy; or breast-feeding. Tell your doctor if you regularly consume alcohol; if you have a history of alcohol or other substance abuse or dependence; or if you are taking anticoagulants (eg, heparin, warfarin), or NSAIDS (eg, ibuprofen). USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have a history of serious stomach and intestinal problems (eg, bleeding, perforations, obstruction) due to aspirin use, a history of bleeding or clotting disorders (eg, hemophilia, porphyria, von Willebrand disease), or a history of aspirin induced asthma. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. THIS MEDICINE MAY BE TAKEN WITH FOOD if it upsets your stomach. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen), or a carbamate (eg, meprobamate). DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU HAVE HAD A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION to aspirin. A severe reaction includes a severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, or dizziness. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this medicine for longer than prescribed. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking this medicine for longer than prescribed may be habit-forming. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine. DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL or use medicines that may cause drowsiness while you are taking this medicine. THIS MEDICINE WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS of alcohol and other depressants. This medicine may cause drowsiness, dizziness lightheadedness, or fainting. Alcohol, hot weather, exercise, and fever can increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Also, sit or lie down at the first sign of these effects. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. SERIOUS STOMACH ULCERS OR BLEEDING can occur with the use of this medicine. Taking it in high doses or for a long time, smoking, or drinking alcohol increases the risk of these side effects. Contact your doctor or emergency room at once if you develop severe stomach or back pain; black, tarry stools; vomit that looks like blood or coffee grounds; or unusual weight gain or swelling. Rarely, some patients have experienced an unexpected reaction within minutes or hours after taking this medicine. Contact your doctor or seek medical care right away if you develop severe weakness, paralysis of the arms or legs, severe dizziness, loss of coordination, vision changes (such as loss of vision, double vision), joint pain, or mental or mood changes (such as agitation, confusion, disorientation). THIS MEDICINE CONTAINS ASPIRIN which has been linked to Reye's syndrome. DO NOT GIVE THIS MEDICINE TO CHILDREN OR TEENAGERS during or after chickenpox, flu, or other viral infections. DO NOT give the flu vaccine to a child or teenager who is taking this medicine. Contact your doctor for more information. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. CAUTION IS ADVISED WHEN USING THIS MEDICINE IN THE ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the medicine. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED DURING THE LAST 3 MONTHS (THIRD TRIMESTER) of pregnancy because it may cause harm to the fetus. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while you are taking this medicine include constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; indigestion; nausea; mild stomach pain or upset; or vomiting. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience black tarry or bloody stools; change in the amount of urine produced; fainting; fast heartbeat; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; loss of appetite; loss of coordination; mood or mental changes (eg, depression, agitation, irritability); painful urination; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness or stomach pain; severe or persistent trouble sleeping; tremors; unusual bruising or bleeding; vomit that looks like coffee-grounds; weight loss; or wheezing. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your healthcare provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include confusion; fever; irregular heartbeat; loss of consciousness; ringing in the ears; seizures; or unusual drowsiness or dizziness.
IF YOU HAVE DIABETES, this medicine may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children and pets.
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