Anacin (Acetaminophen)

Description

Anacin is a medication that works as a pain reliever. It is made out with a combination of caffeine and aspirin. This medication is used to reduce pain that is due to various illnesses such as headaches caused due to common cold, fever and muscle pain.

How It Works

This medication is both a stimulant and a salicylate. This enables the medication to control substances in the body that lead to pain. By reducing the influence of these substances, this medication is able to reduce the pain caused by various illnesses. The caffeine in this medication enables it to increase the pain relieving qualities of this medication.

Uses

The benefit of Anacin is its ability to reduce the pain caused due to various physical illnesses. For instance, this medication is used to treat headaches, minor arthritis pain and common cold headaches. The drug can treat various kinds of fevers, headaches and pain. Anacin is also used to remedy and prevent strokes, heart attacks and angina.

Dosage

This medication is typically consumed by mouth. The dose will be determined by a number physical and medical factors. Remember to stick to your physician’s prescription at all times. Do not change the dosage without consulting your healthcare provider. Increasing your dosage will not relieve the pain sooner. Instead, it will only make you more susceptible to the side effects.

Chewing or biting the tablets can also increase the possibility of adverse effects. Thus, make sure to swallow them whole. Take the medication as soon as the symptoms occur since that is when they are the most effective. If you take the medication later on, the drug will not work since the condition is in an advanced state.

Side Effects

The symptoms listed below are some of the adverse reactions of this medication that you need to be aware about:

 Rapid breathing
 Ringing in the ears
 Hallucinations
 Confusion
 Bloody stools
 Severe nausea
 Upset stomach
 Heartburn
 Drowsiness

Although you might not experience all of the side effects of this medication, it is best to keep an eye out for all of them. If you do experience them, call a medical expert immediately.

Precautions

 By adhering to the instructions that have been provided avoid the unfortunate effects of Anacin.

 Check whether you are allergic to any of the ingredients used in this medication.

 Inform your physician and pharmacist about your current medication including prescription drugs, supplements and herbal treatments.

 Refrain from drinking alcohol when taking Anacin. This can increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

 You should avoid ingesting Anacin if you have a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia.

 Be careful when giving this medication to senior citizens since they are more susceptible to the side effects.

Self-Care

This medication can be fatal to an unborn baby’s heart. Thus, do not take this medication during a period of pregnancy. This medication must be avoided when breastfeeding the baby, too.

Before using the medication, make sure to sniff it. If it smells like vinegar, then it means that it is outdated and is no longer effective.