Effervescent Pain Relief and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 4 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Effervescent Pain Relief (aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate).
Aspirin Caffeine
Moderate Drug Interaction
Using sodium bicarbonate together with aspirin may decrease the effects of aspirin. Contact your doctor if your condition changes. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Aspirin Caffeine
Minor Drug Interaction
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Aspirin Alcohol (Ethanol)
Moderate Drug Interaction
Using sodium bicarbonate together with aspirin may decrease the effects of aspirin. Contact your doctor if your condition changes. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Aspirin Alcohol (Ethanol)
Moderate Drug Interaction
Ask your doctor before using aspirin together with ethanol (alcohol). Do not drink alcohol while taking aspirin. Alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding caused by aspirin. Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
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Effervescent Pain Relief drug interactions
There are 469 drug interactions with Effervescent Pain Relief (aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate).
Effervescent Pain Relief disease interactions
There are 11 disease interactions with Effervescent Pain Relief (aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate) which include:
- sodium/water balance
- coagulation
- asthma
- GI toxicity
- renal dysfunction
- Reye's syndrome
- acid/base balance
- anemia
- dialysis
- G-6-PD deficiency
- hepatotoxicity
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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