About aspirin + ascorbic acid
Salicylate pain reliever with vitamin C
Used for
- Short-term relief of mild to moderate pain, such as headache or toothache
- Fever and cold symptoms
Usual adult dose
Usually 1–2 effervescent tablets every 4–8 hours as needed; follow the package maximum.
Common side effects
- Stomach discomfort, indigestion, or nausea
- Increased bleeding or bruising
- Allergic reactions, including wheezing
- Rarely, stomach ulcer or bleeding
Important warnings
- Avoid in children and teenagers with viral illnesses, due to Reye syndrome risk.
- Avoid with aspirin allergy, active stomach ulcer, or bleeding disorders.
- Use caution with asthma, kidney disease, or a history of stomach bleeding.
- Seek urgent care for black stools, vomiting blood, or severe allergic symptoms.
Pregnancy
Avoid from 20 weeks unless specifically directed; do not use in the last trimester. Ask a clinician before use earlier in pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Occasional use may be compatible, but repeated or high-dose use can pose risks; ask a clinician.
Interactions
- Anticoagulants and antiplatelet medicines increase bleeding risk.
- Other NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, increase stomach and bleeding risks.
- Methotrexate toxicity may increase; concurrent use requires medical supervision.
- Aspirin can affect some blood pressure medicines and medicines for gout.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.