Aspirine UPSA Vitaminée C 330 mg / 200 mg

Indication

Aspirine UPSA Vitaminée C (Acetylsalicylic Acid 330 mg + Ascorbic Acid 200 mg) effervescent tablets are used for the relief of mild to moderate pain (headache, toothache, muscular pain), fever reduction, and cold and flu symptoms. The vitamin C content may help to mask the bitter taste and provides antioxidant support.

Ingredients

• Acetylsalicylic Acid
• Ascorbic Acid

Direction

Adults and adolescents over 15 years: 1–2 effervescent tablets dissolved in a glass of water, every 4–6 hours as needed. Maximum 6 tablets (12 if 2-tablet dose) per 24 hours. Do not use for more than 3 days for fever or 5 days for pain without medical advice.

Side effects

• Gastrointestinal discomfort
• nausea
• dyspepsia — common.
• Gastrointestinal bleeding or ulceration — uncommon to rare.
• Allergic reactions including urticaria and bronchospasm — uncommon.
• Tinnitus (ringing in ears) at high doses.
• Reye's syndrome in children under 15 years — rare but serious.

Precautions

• Do not use in children and adolescents under 15 years (risk of Reye's syndrome).
• Do not use if allergic to aspirin
• other NSAIDs
• or salicylates.
• Avoid in patients with active peptic ulcer
• haemophilia
• or other bleeding disorders.
• Do not use during the third trimester of pregnancy.
• Use with caution in asthmatic patients — aspirin may trigger bronchospasm.
• Avoid with anticoagulants (warfarin)
• methotrexate
• or other NSAIDs.
• High doses of ascorbic acid may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
• Keep out of reach of children.