Boots Aspirin Extra Tablets
(Aspirin, Caffeine, Paracetamol)
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to take it carefully to get the best results from it.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
What this medicine is for
This medicine contains Aspirin and Paracetamol, which belong to a group of medicines called analgesics, which act to relieve pain and reduce fever and inflammation. Caffeine helps to increase the pain relief.
It can be used to treat mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, neuralgia, toothache, sore throat, period pains, relief of the symptoms of sprains, strains, rheumatic pain, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis, muscular aches and pains, joint swelling and stiffness.
It can also be used to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu and reduce a fever.
Before you take this medicine
This medicine can be taken by adults and children aged 16 years and over. However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
Do not take:
If you are under 16 years old
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients
If you have ever had a bad reaction to aspirin or any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (you have ever had asthma, swelling of the lips or face, itchy skin or runny nose after taking them)
If you have stomach ulcer or have had one
If you have haemophilia, a blood clotting disorder
If you are taking other blood thinners (e.g. warfarin)
If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains sorbitol)
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
- If you have asthma
- If you have severe kidney or liver problems (including alcoholic liver disease)
Other important information
Do not drink alcohol (wine, beers, spirits) whilst taking this medicine.
There is a possible association between aspirin and Reye’s syndrome when given to children. Reye’s syndrome is a very rare disease, which can be fatal. For this reason aspirin should not be given to children under the age of 16 years unless on the advice of a doctor.
If you take other medicines
This medicine contains paracetamol. Do not take with any other paracetamol - containing products.
Before you take these tablets, make sure that you tell your pharmacist about ANY other medicines you might be using at the same time, particularly the following:
- Antacids and adsorbents (e.g. kaolin)
- Mifepristone (for termination of pregnancy)
- Spironolactone (a water tablet or diuretic)
- Heparin, phenindione, warfarin or other blood thinners
- Domperidone or metoclopramide (for feeling sick or being sick)
- Phenytoin or sodium valproate (for epilepsy)
- Methotrexate (for cancer and some skin conditions)
- Colestyramine (for reducing blood fat levels)
- Medicines for gout (e.g. probenicid and sulphinpyrazone)
If you are unsure about interactions with any other medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.
How to take this medicine
Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that tablet.
Adults and children of 16 years and over: One or two tablets every 4 hours, if you need to. Don’t take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours.
Do not take more often than every 4 hours.
Swallow each tablet with water.
Do not give to children under 16 years, unless your doctor tells you to.
Do not take more than the amount recommended.
If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.
If you take too many tablets: Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. Go to your nearest hospital casualty department. Take your medicine and this leaflet with you.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the tablets. See a doctor at once:
- You are sick and it contains blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds
- Pass blood in your stools or pass black tarry stools
- Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions)
These other effects are less serious. If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:
- Stomach irritation
- Increased bleeding time if you cut yourself
- Worsening of gout if you suffer from this
- Skin rash
- Unusual bruising or infections such as sore throats – this may be a sign of very rare changes in the blood
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
What is in this medicine
Each tablet contains Aspirin 300 mg, Caffeine 45 mg, Paracetamol 200 mg, which are the active ingredients.
As well as the active ingredients, the tablets also contain maize starch, methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, sorbitol (E420), sodium laurilsulfate, hydrogenated cotton seed oil, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol.
The pack contains 16 or 32 tablets.
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured for
by the Marketing Authorisation holder
Leaflet prepared July 2007
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