Acetaminophen Salicylic Acid
Acetaminophen/Salicylic Acid is a combination medication that provides both analgesic (pain-relieving) and antipyretic (fever-reducing) effects. The acetaminophen component works on pain perception in the central nervous system, while salicylic acid adds anti-inflammatory properties. This combination is typically used for treating mild to moderate pain and fever associated with various conditions.
A combination analgesic-antipyretic medication used for pain and fever relief with added anti-inflammatory benefits.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1007704
- Generic
- Acetaminophen / Salicylic Acid
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used to relieve mild to moderate pain such as headaches, muscle aches, toothaches, and menstrual cramps, as well as to reduce fever. May also be used for conditions involving inflammation such as minor arthritis pain.
Acetaminophen reduces pain by affecting the body's pain perception pathways and lowers fever through action on the hypothalamic heat-regulating center. Salicylic acid, a salicylate NSAID, inhibits cyclooxygenase enzymes to reduce inflammation, pain, and fever.
This combination should not be used in children recovering from viral infections due to Reye's syndrome risk associated with salicylates. Patients with aspirin allergies, bleeding disorders, or liver disease should consult a healthcare provider before use. Avoid alcohol as it may increase liver risk from acetaminophen.
Official drug label
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