Anadin Original - 16 Capsules

Do not give to children under 16 years unless on the advice of a doctor. There is a possible association between aspirin and Reye’s syndrome when given to children. Reye’s syndrome is a very rare disease, which affects the brain and liver and can be fatal. For this reason, aspirin should not be given to children aged under 16 years, unless on the advice of a doctor.

Do not take if you:

• Are allergic to aspirin or any of the other ingredients listed in this leaflet.
• Have ever had a stomach ulcer, perforation, or bleeding.
• Suffer from haemophilia (your blood does not clot well) or from gout.
• Are in late stages of pregnancy.
• Are breastfeeding.

Take special care and talk to a pharmacist or your doctor before taking this medicine if you:

• Suffer from asthma, allergic disease, dehydration, liver or kidney problems, or G-6-PD deficiency (a hereditary condition leading to low red blood cell counts).

Do not use this medicine if you are taking:

• Medicines that reduce blood clotting (warfarin) or for treatment of gout (sulphinpyrazone).

Talk to your doctor or a pharmacist if you are taking:

• Other NSAIDs, steroid hormones (corticosteroids), water tablets, anti-sickness treatments (metoclopramide), treatments for epilepsy (phenytoin, valproate), certain cancer treatments (methotrexate), blood pressure lowering treatments (ACE inhibitors), antacids, treatments for leg pain when walking (cilostazol), mifepristone, treatments for gout (probenecid), treatment of obesity (sibutramine), treatments for depressive disorders (SSRIs, venlafaxine), and some asthma treatments (zafirlukast).

Do not:

• Take more than 12 tablets in any 24-hour period.
• Give to children aged under 16 years, unless on the advice of a doctor.
• Exceed the stated dose.

If symptoms persist for more than 3 days, or if symptoms worsen, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take too many tablets, contact your doctor or hospital immediately. Bring any remaining tablets with you to show the doctor.

Possible Side Effects: Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. You can reduce the chances of experiencing side effects by using the minimum dose required. Side effects may be more serious in elderly patients.

If you experience any of the following serious effects, STOP taking this medicine immediately and contact your doctor or pharmacist:

• Stomach ulceration or perforation: Symptoms include severe abdominal pain, vomiting blood (or liquid resembling coffee grounds), blood in the faeces, or passing black stools.
• Severe allergic reactions: Symptoms include difficulty breathing, skin rash, or swollen facial features.
• Breathing problems: Wheezing and breathing difficulties may be triggered in patients suffering from or with a history of asthma.

Other possible side effects:

• Occasionally, the blood does not clot well, resulting in easy bruising or bleeding.
• High caffeine intake can result in tremor (shaking) and palpitations (

For oral administration and short-term use only.

Dosage: Adults, the elderly, and young persons aged over 16: The minimum effective dose should be used for the shortest time necessary to relieve symptoms. Take 1 or 2 tablets up to 6 times a day, as required. The tablets should be taken with water. Take only as much as you need to relieve your symptoms and leave at least 4 hours between each dose.

Contains ASPIRIN AND CAFFEINE.

The active substances are: Aspirin and Caffeine.

Your medicine contains:

• 325 mg of Aspirin BP
• 15 mg of Caffeine Ph Eur

Each tablet also contains:

• Quinine sulphate
• Microcrystalline cellulose (E460)
• Maize starch
• Calcium stearate
• Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (E464)
• Polyethylene glycol