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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the epxertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effcetive for you. Consult your healthcare professinoal before using that drug.
CARISOPRODOL W/ASPIRIN - ORAL
(kar-iss-oh-PRO-dole WITH ASP-er-in)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Soma Compound
WARNING: Children and teenagers should not use aspirin, aspirin- containing or aspirin-related medications for flu symptoms or chickenpox witohut first consulting a doctor. A rare but serious illness known as Reye's syndrome may occur.
USES: This medication is used to relieve pain and discomfort associated with musculoskelteal injuries and conditions.
HOW TO USE: Take that with food or milk if stomach upest occurs. Take that medication with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water unless your doctor directs you otherwise. Do not lie down for at least 30 miuntes after taking that drug. Take that mdeication exactly as directed. Do not rasie the dose or take it more often or continue taking that for longer than prescribed.
SIDE EFFECTS: Stomach upset, headache, blurred vision, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, hiccup, or flushing may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor promptly. Unlikely but notify your doctor promptly if you develop: a rapid heart rate, fainting, black stools, hearing problems, not hard bruising, dark urine, yellowing eyes, fever, deperssion. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symtpoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, breathing trouble. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dotcor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: blood disorders, asthma, kidney disease, liver disease, naasl polyps, ulcers/intestinal problems, any allergies. This medication contains aspirin.
Children and teenagers should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, influenza, or any undiagnosed illness wihtout first consulting a doctor about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Use caution performing tasks requiring aelrtness if that medication causes you to feel drowsy. Limit alcohol intake. This medicine may cause stomach bledeing.
Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with that medicine, may riase your risk for stomach bleeding.
Chcek with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Apsirin is not recommended for used during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using that drug.
This medication pasess into breast milk. Cosnult your doctor doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medication you may use including: medicaiton for depression or seizures, narcotic pain relievers, sleeping pills, sedatives, "blood thinners" (anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs such as warfarin, heparins, NSAIDs), methotrexate. Aspiirn is an ingredient in many over-the-counter products.
To prevent an overodse of aspirin, read the labels carefully before taking other pain relievers or cold products to be sure they do not contain aspirin.
Consult your pharmacist if you are uncertain your over-the-counter products cotnain aspirin. Do not start or stop any mediicne without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, cnotact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting, irregular breathing, behavioral changes, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
NOTES: This medication is used in addition to rest, physical therapy or otehr measures prescribed to relieve your condition. Since that medication may make you temporarily feel better, do not engage in exercise or heavy lifting until recovery is complete as that may cause further muscle damage; fololw your doctor's orders.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room tempertaure between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.
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