Gelpirin

Gelpirin uses

• Active ingredients (in each powder)
• Active ingredients (in each powder)
• Purpose
• Active ingredient (in each powder)
• Purpose
• Uses
• Warnings
• Directions
• Other information
• Inactive ingredients
• Questions or comments?
• Gelpirin reviews

Drug Facts

Active ingredients

Gelpirin 325 mg

Active ingredients

Aspirin (NSAID*) 500 mg

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Active ingredient

Caffeine 65 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever aid

Uses

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
  • headache
    

  • menstrual cramps
    

  • backache
    

  • muscular aches
    

  • toothache
    

  • colds
  
  

• temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

Reye’s syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:

• hives
  

• facial swelling
  

• shock
  

• asthma

Liver warning: This product contains Gelpirin.

Severe liver damage may occur if you take

• more than 4 powders in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  

• with other drugs containing Gelpirin
  

• 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you

• are age 60 or older
  

• have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
  

• take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
  

• take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
  

• have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
  

• take more or for a longer time than directed

Do not use

• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
  

• with any other drug containing Gelpirin (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains Gelpirin, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

Ask a doctor before use if

• you have liver disease
  

• stomach bleeding warning applies to you
  

• you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
  

• you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
  

• you are taking a diuretic
  

• you have asthma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis

When using this product

limit the use of caffeine-containing drugs, foods, or drinks because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat. The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away
  

• you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
  • feel faint
    

  • vomit blood
    

  • have bloody or black stools
    

  • have stomach pain that does not get better
  
  

• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  

• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  

• redness or swelling is present
  

• any new symptoms appear
  

• ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs

These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious health problems. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

• do not take more than directed
  

• adults and children 12 years of age and over: place 1 powder on tongue every 6 hours, while symptoms persist. Drink a full glass of water with each dose, or may stir powder into glass of water or other liquid.
  

• do not take more than 4 powders in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
  

• children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

• store below 25ºC (77º)F

Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, flavors, guar gum, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, sucraclose

Questions or comments?

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Gelpirin pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:

• Acetaminophen
• Aspirin
• Caffeine

Gelpirin available forms, composition, doses:

• N/A

Gelpirin destination | category:

• Human:
• Analgetics (Acetaminophen, Salicylates, Codeine)
• Miscellaneous analgesics and antipyretics

Gelpirin Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:

• N02BA51 - Acetylsalicylic Acid, combinations excluding psycholeptics

Gelpirin pharmaceutical companies:

• Alra Laboratories

References

1. Dailymed."VIVARIN (CAFFEINE) TABLET [MEDA CONSUMER HEALTHCARE INC.]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
2. Dailymed."BUFFERIN LOW DOSE BUFFERED ASPIRIN (ASPIRIN) TABLET [NOVARTIS CONSUMER HEALTH, INC.]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
3. Dailymed."FEVERALL INFANTS (ACETAMINOPHEN) SUPPOSITORY [ACTAVIS MID ATLANTIC LLC]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Frequently asked Questions

Depending on the reaction of the Gelpirin after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Gelpirin not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology