What is Asa/Carisoprodol/Codeine?

Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Aspirin is also a fever reducer.

Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxer that works by blocking pain sensations between the nerves and the brain.

Codeine is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain medicines.

The combination of aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat pain, muscle spasm, and other symptoms related to injuries and other painful muscular conditions.

Aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Asa/Carisoprodol/Codeine?

Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to aspirin, carisoprodol, codeine, or meprobamate, or if you have porphyria, a history of stomach bleeding or perforation, or a history of asthma or severe allergic reaction to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Before you take aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, asthma or other breathing disorder, stomach ulcer, intestinal blockage, a head injury, seizures, gout, diabetes, a pancreas or gallbladder disorder, enlarged prostate, urination problems, mental illness, or a history of drug or alcohol addiction.

This medication should not be given to a child or teenager who has a fever, especially if the child also has flu symptoms or chicken pox. Aspirin can cause a serious and sometimes fatal condition called Reye’s syndrome in children.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. Symptoms include black, bloody, or tarry stools, and coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

This medication may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medication. Dangerous side effects or death can occur when alcohol is combined with a narcotic pain medicine. Alcohol may also increase your risk of stomach bleeding while taking aspirin.

Never take more than your prescribed dose of aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.

This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Asa/Carisoprodol/Codeine?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to aspirin, carisoprodol, codeine, or meprobamate (Equanil, Miltown), or if you have certain conditions. Be sure your doctor knows if you have:

porphyria
a history of stomach bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole) caused by taking aspirin; or
a history of asthma or severe allergic reaction to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), especially aspirin triad syndrome

If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication. Before you take aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

kidney disease
liver disease
asthma or other breathing disorder
stomach ulcer, intestinal blockage
a head injury, epilepsy or other seizure disorder
gout
diabetes
a pancreas or gallbladder disorder
enlarged prostate, urination problems
mental illness; or
a history of drug or alcohol addiction

FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine without telling your doctor if you are pregnant. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby’s heart, and may also reduce birth weight or have other dangerous effects. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while you are taking aspirin. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.

This medication can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. The use of codeine by some nursing mothers may lead to life-threatening side effects in the baby. Aspirin use while breast-feeding could cause bleeding in the infant. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine to a child without the advice of a doctor.

Older adults may be more likely to have side effects from this medication.

Asa/Carisoprodol/Codeine Side Effects

What are the possible side effects of Asa/Carisoprodol/Codeine?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

weak or shallow breathing
loss of balance or coordination, loss of feeling in your arms or legs
feeling irritable, agitated, or confused
tremors, seizure (convulsions)
vision loss, ringing in your ears
runny nose, wheezing, trouble breathing
feeling like you might pass out
night time stomach pain, vomiting, weight loss, severe constipation
black, bloody, or tarry stools; or
coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds

Less serious side effects may include:

drowsiness, dizziness, spinning sensation
headache, depressed mood
mild nausea, heartburn, upset stomach, loss of appetite
diarrhea, constipation
mild itching or skin rash; or
warmth, redness, or tingly feeling in your face

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Asa/Carisoprodol/Codeine Interactions

What other drugs affect Asa/Carisoprodol/Codeine?

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine.

Many drugs can interact with aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine. Below is just a partial list. Tell your doctor if you are using:

fluvoxamine (Luvox)
meprobamate (Equanil, Miltown)
methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall)
omeprazole (Prilosec)
rifampin (Rifater, Rifadin, Rifamate)
St. John’s wort
blood thinners or medication to prevent blood clots
diabetes medications you take by mouth
a diuretic (water pill)
gout medication
a heart or blood pressure medication
an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), indomethacin (Indocin), and others
seizure medicine such as carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol), fosphenytoin (Cerebyx), phenytoin (Dilantin)
steroids such as prednisone, fluticasone (Advair), mometasone (Asmanex, Nasonex), dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol) and others; or
urinary medications such as ammonium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, K-Phos, K-Lyte, Urocit-K, Bicitra, Oracit, Citrolith, Polycitra

This list is not complete and there are many other drugs that can interact with aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

What should I avoid while taking Asa/Carisoprodol/Codeine?

Do not use any other over-the-counter pain or cold medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Aspirin is contained in many medicines available over the counter. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much aspirin. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains aspirin.

Avoid using antacids without your doctor’s advice. Use only the specific type of antacid your doctor recommends. Antacids contain different medicines and some types can make it harder for your body to absorb aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine.

This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

Asa/Carisoprodol/Codeine Dosage

How should I take Asa/Carisoprodol/Codeine?

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Take this medicine with a full glass of water.

Never take more than your prescribed dose of aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.

Codeine can cause constipation. Talk to your doctor about ways to prevent or relieve constipation while taking this medication.

Aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine is usually taken for only 2 to 3 weeks. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within that treatment time.

Store aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine at room temperature away from, moisture, heat, and light.

What happens if I overdose on Asa/Carisoprodol/Codeine?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of this medication can be fatal.

Overdose symptoms may include rapid breathing, sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, thirst, extreme weakness or dizziness, headache, stiff or limp muscles, confusion, hallucinations, blurred vision, ringing in your ears, muffled hearing, seizure (convulsions), cold or clammy skin, feeling like you might pass out, and weak or shallow breathing.

What happens if I miss a dose of Asa/Carisoprodol/Codeine?

Since aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine is sometimes taken only when needed for pain, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Edited from everydayhealth.com

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