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ANALGESIC Anacin Tablets – Uses, Benefits, Ingredients and Safety

PAIN RELIEF Anacin Tablets are a non-prescription pain-relief medication used for the temporary relief of several common minor aches and pains. Anacin contains aspirin, a pain reliever NSAID, plus caffeine, which is a pain-relief aid. If the occasional pain is interfering with your daily life, these ingredients may help.

What Are PAIN RELIEF Anacin Tablets?

PAIN RELIEF Anacin Tablets, in the current U.S. formulation, contain two active ingredients: aspirin 400 mg and caffeine 32 mg per tablet. Aspirin relieves pain . Caffeine enhances the pain relieving effect of aspirin . So the combination could be helpful for those with certain types of temporary mild pain.

What Is Anacin Tablets Used For?

Anacin is for temporary relief of minor aches and pains. For example it can be used by people for;

• Headaches
• Tooth ache
• Muscle soreness
• Back pain
• Mild arthritis pain
• Pain during period
• Cold related pain

Anacin, however, is not a treatment for any underlying medical problem, but only for temporary relief of symptoms.

How Does Anacin Function?

Aspirin is one of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs. It helps to reduce the chemicals responsible for pain and inflammation. Caffeine, however, can potentiate the pain-killing effect of aspirin. Thus, the combination might afford some useful relief of certain minor aches.

How Do You Take Anacin Tablets?

Use as directed on product label or as directed by your healthcare professional. The current U.S. label recommends adults and children 12 years and older take 2 tablets every 6 hours, not to exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours. The label also advises taking each dose with a full glass of water. Do not use this product in children under 12 years of age unless directed by a healthcare professional.

Important Safety Information.

PAIN RELIEF Anacin Tablets can help relieve temporary pain, but it’s not for everyone. Aspirin and other NSAIDs can cause serious stomach bleeding, particularly in people with risk factors. The risk may be greater in older people, or in people with a history of ulcers or bleeding, blood thinners or steroids, other NSAIDs, or heavy alcohol use.

Anacin also contains caffeine. Therefore users should not take other medicines or foods and drinks that contain caffeine while taking this medicine. Too much caffeine can cause nervousness, irritability, sleep problems or a rapid heartbeat.

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to aspirin. Aspirin-containing products should also not be used in children and teenagers recovering from chickenpox or flu-like illness due to risk of Reye’s syndrome. Consult a health care professional if you are pregnant. The label also says aspirin should not be taken after 20 weeks of pregnancy unless directed by a doctor.

Conclusions

PAIN RELIEF Anacin Tablets contain aspirin and caffeine to provide temporary relief of minor aches and pains. However, the users need to read the label carefully and consider their medical history before taking the product. If the pain doesn’t go away, gets worse, or you need to take medicine often, talk to a healthcare provider so they can figure out what’s causing it.