Ascriptin A/D

Who is Ascriptin A/D for ?

Ascriptin A/D is used to relieve mild to moderate pain; reduce fever, redness, and swelling; and to help prevent blood from clotting. Ascriptin A/D is used to relieve discomfort caused by numerous medical problems, including headache, infections, and arthritis. Ascriptin A/D also is used to reduce the risk of a second heart attack or stroke. Larger doses of Ascriptin A/D are used to treat gout. Ascriptin A/D is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

When should I be careful taking Ascriptin A/D ?

Before taking Ascriptin A/D,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Ascriptin A/D, other arthritis or pain medications (e.g., ibuprofen), tartrazine dye, or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially acetazolamide (Diamox); anticoagulants ("blood thinners") such as warfarin (Coumadin); corticosteroids such as cortisone (Cortone), dexamethasone (Decadron), hydrocortisone (Cortef), or prednisone (Deltasone); medications for diabetes, gout, or high blood pressure; methotrexate; nizatidine (Azid); valproic acid (Depakene, Depakote); and vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had anemia, diabetes, hemophilia or other bleeding problems, a history of ulcers, asthma, kidney or liver disease, gout, Hodgkin's disease, or a history of nasal polyps.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Ascriptin A/D, call your doctor. Ascriptin A/D and other salicylates should not be taken during the last 3 months of pregnancy or while breast-feeding.
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Ascriptin A/D. Your doctor may tell you to stop taking Ascriptin A/D 1 week before surgery.
• tell your doctor about your use of alcohol. You should not drink alcoholic beverages while taking Ascriptin A/D.

Ascriptin A/D Side Effects

Although side effects from Ascriptin A/D are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• upset stomach
• vomiting
• stomach pain

• ringing in the ears
• loss of hearing
• bloody or black stools
• wheezing
• difficulty breathing
• dizziness
• mental confusion
• drowsiness
• skin rash