Anadin Original Caplets - 16 Caplets

Anadin Original Caplets – 16 Caplets provide effective relief of mild to moderate pain. Each caplet contains aspirin (an NSAID painkiller that also reduces inflammation, temperature and fever) plus caffeine, which helps increase the pain-relieving effect.

For relief of:

• Headache and migraine
• Neuralgia (sharp nerve pain)
• Toothache
• Sore throat
• Period pains
• Aches and pains
• Sprains, strains and rheumatic pain
• Sciatica, lumbago, chronic muscle pain (including fibrositis), muscular aches
• Joint swelling and stiffness
• Influenza, feverishness and feverish colds

Pack size: 16 caplets.

Always read the leaflet before use. For oral use and short-term use only. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed to relieve symptoms.

Dosage

Adults, the elderly and young persons aged over 16 years:

• Take 1 to 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours as required
• Swallow with water
• Leave at least 4 hours between doses
• Do not take more than 12 caplets in 24 hours

Do not give to children under 16 years unless a doctor has advised it (risk of Reye’s syndrome).

For migraine: do not give to children and adolescents under 18 years.

If symptoms persist for more than 3 days or worsen, seek advice.

If you take too many: contact a doctor or hospital immediately and take the pack with you. 

Active ingredients (per caplet): Aspirin 325mg, Caffeine 15mg

Other ingredients: quinine sulphate, microcrystalline cellulose (E460), maize starch, calcium stearate, hypromellose (E464), macrogol. 

Do not take if you:

• Are allergic to aspirin or any ingredient
• Have had asthma/bronchospasm, angioedema, urticaria or acute rhinitis triggered by aspirin or other NSAIDs
• Have ever had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding
• Have haemophilia, other clotting disorders, or take medicines that affect clotting (e.g. warfarin or other anticoagulants)
• Have kidney or liver failure
• Have a history of gout
• Are in the late stages of pregnancy or are breastfeeding
• Are under 16 (unless a doctor advises)

Speak to a doctor or pharmacist before taking if you:

• Have asthma, allergic disease, nasal polyps, dehydration, liver or kidney problems, hypertension, diabetes, or G-6-PD deficiency
• Are taking other medicines, especially other NSAIDs, corticosteroids, diuretics, medicines for epilepsy, diabetes, some antidepressants (SSRIs/venlafaxine), methotrexate, ACE inhibitors, antacids, or medicines for gout (e.g. probenecid)
• Take products containing caffeine (excess caffeine may increase tremor/palpitations)

Possible side effects

Stop taking and seek urgent advice if you get signs of:

• Stomach ulceration/perforation/bleeding (severe abdominal pain, vomiting blood/“coffee grounds”, black stools, blood in stools)
• Severe allergic reaction (breathing difficulty, rash, swelling of face)
• Wheezing/breathing difficulties, especially if you have asthma

Other effects can include indigestion/heartburn, nausea/vomiting, easy bruising/bleeding, and caffeine-related palpitations or tremor.

Side effects can be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.