Equagesic Oral

In Depth

Uses and How to Use
Dosage and Storage
Precautions and Side Effects
Drug Interactions

Generic Name: ASPIRIN/MEPROBAMATE - ORAL
Pronounced: (ASP-er-in/meh-PRO-buh-mate)

Equagesic Oral Warning

This drug contains aspirin. Children and teenagers should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, flu, or any undiagnosed illness without first consulting a doctor about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Equagesic Oral Side Effects

See also Overdose section.

Drowsiness, dizziness, staggering, slurred speech, headache, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, heartburn, and vision problems may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

easy bruising/bleeding
difficulty hearing
ringing in the ears
change in the amount of urine
signs of serious liver problems (e.g., persistent/severe nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, unexplained tiredness, dark urine, yellowing of the eyes/skin)
tingling/numbness in hands/feet
feeling unusually overactive
diarrhea

This drug may rarely cause serious bleeding from the stomach/intestines or other areas of the body. If you notice any of the following unlikely but very serious side effects, seek immediate medical attention:

black/tarry stools
persistent or severe stomach/abdominal pain
vomit that looks like coffee grounds
slurred speech
weakness on one side of the body
sudden vision changes
severe headache

Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects:

fast/irregular heartbeat
fainting
swollen glands (lymph nodes)
swollen hands/legs
signs of anemia (e.g., worsening tiredness, rapid breathing, pale skin, fast heartbeat while resting)
signs of severe infection (e.g., high fever, severe chills, body aches, sore throat)

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: