Equagesic (Oral)
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Whic side is Asprin?
I am currently taking Equagesic WFHC91. One side of the pill is Yellowish and the other is pink. I am not sure of the mg, because its not listed on the bottle but I am worried about my asprin intake. I have heard to many bad stories of liver failure d...
by David Nizamoff in NY USA, 04/06/2006
taking equagesic
I would like to know if I can take equagesic for a headache if I am breast feeding my son who is 14 months old?
by donna ducheneaux in aberdeen, south dakota, 11/07/2006
Equagesic (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information
Equagesic (Oral)
Equagesic (Oral) Medication Classification
MEPROBAMATE/ASPIRIN (By mouth)
Equagesic (Oral) Brandname
Equagesic, Micrainin
Equagesic (Oral) is used for the Treatment
Aspirin (AS-pir-in), Meprobamate (me-proe-BA-mate) Treats pain with tension, anxiety, or nervousness.
When To Not Use Equagesic (Oral)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to aspirin, meprobamate, or to medicines similar to meprobamate such as carbromal, mebutamate, or Soma®. You should not use this medicine if you have porphyria.
How Should You Use Equagesic (Oral)
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often. Take this medicine exactly as your doctor tells you. If a dose is missed:
- Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
- If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- You should not use two doses at the same time.
Proper Equagesic (Oral) Storage
Store Equagesic (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Equagesic (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Equagesic (Oral)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking any other medicines that could make you sleepy such as sleeping pills, tranquilizers, antidepressants, cold and allergy medicines, or narcotic pain killers.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking blood thinners such as Coumadin®, or medicines to treat diabetes such as Orinase® and Tolinase®.
Equagesic (Oral) Warnings
- Check with your doctor before taking meprobamate if you have liver or kidney disease, epilepsy, stomach ulcers, asthma, or bleeding disorders.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
- This medicine may cause drowsiness. Be careful when driving or using dangerous machinery.
- You should not use more and You should not use for a longer period of time than your doctor orders.
- Talk to your doctor before you stop taking this medicine. You may need to take smaller and smaller doses before you completely stop taking the medicine.
Equagesic (Oral) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Red peeling skin or severe skin rash
- Irregular or pounding heartbeat
- Slurred speech
- Severe drowsiness and weakness
- Difficulty breathing
- Fever or chills
- Unusual bruising or bleeding If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Confusion or memory loss
- Drowsiness, dizziness, clumsiness
- Ringing in the ears
- Dry mouth
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