Equagesic Oral
Generic Name: ASPIRIN/MEPROBAMATE - ORALPronounced: (AS-pir-in/meh-PRO-buh-mate)
Equagesic Oral Uses
This medication is used for short periods (usually no more than 10 days) along with other medications to treat muscle/bone pain problems that occur with tension and anxiety. This medication contains 2 drugs, aspirin and meprobamate. Aspirin is known as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug. It works by decreasing pain and swelling. Meprobamate is known as an anxiolytic. It works by affecting certain areas of the brain to help decrease symptoms of anxiety and nervousness. Together, these medications may provide better pain control than either alone.
How To Use Equagesic Oral
Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually 3-4 times daily as needed. Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Drink a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) with it unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking this drug. If this medication causes stomach upset, take it with food or milk.
Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. This medication is usually taken as needed for pain/tension. If your pain/tension is severe, your doctor may direct you to take it regularly. In this case, to help you remember, take it at the same times each day. Do not take more or less of this medication than prescribed by your doctor. Doing so may increase pain/tension or side effects.
This medication may cause dependence, especially if it has been used regularly for an extended time or if it has been used in high doses. In such cases, withdrawal reactions (e.g., shakiness, confusion, nausea, vomiting, and rarely seizures) may occur if you suddenly stop taking this drug. To prevent withdrawal reactions when stopping extended, regular treatment with this drug, gradually reduce the dosage as directed. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and report any withdrawal reactions immediately.
Though very unlikely, abnormal drug-seeking behavior (addiction) is possible with this medication. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently, or take it for a longer time than prescribed. Properly stop the medication when so directed. When used for an extended period, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well.
Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens (e.g., your symptoms increase).
