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Generic: ASA/caffeine/dihydrocodeine View All Brands Synalgos-DC A narcotic analgesic combination - It is used to treat moderate to severe pain				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: alcohol cidofovir MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate medicines for gout like probenecid, sulfinpyrazone medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like enoxaparin, warfarin methotrexate other aspirin products procarbazine This medicine may also interact with the following medications: barbiturate medicines for seizures, sleep ginkgo biloba medicines for anxiety, sleep medicines for asthma, other breathing problems medicines for high blood pressure or other heart problems medicines for sleep during surgery medicines for pain like buprenorphine, codeine, pentazocine muscle relaxants some medicines for allergies, colds This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Tell your doctor or health care professional if your pain does not go away, if it gets worse, or if you have new or a different type of pain. You may develop tolerance to the medicine. Tolerance means that you will need a higher dose of the medicine for pain relief. Tolerance is normal and is expected if you take the medicine for a long time. Do not suddenly stop taking it because you may develop a severe reaction. Your body becomes used to the medicine. This does NOT mean you are addicted. Addiction is a behavior related to getting and using a drug for a non- medical reason. If your doctor wants you to stop the medicine, the dose will be slowly lowered over time to avoid any side effects. You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks. Too much aspirin can be very dangerous. Do not take aspirin or medicines that contain aspirin with this medicine. Many non- prescription medicines contain aspirin. Always read the labels carefully. The medicine will cause constipation. Try to have a bowel movement at least every 2 to 3 days. If you do not have a bowel movement for 3 days, call your doctor or health care professional.
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