Winco Foods Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief Side Effects

Generic name: aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 24, 2023.

Note: This document contains side effect information about aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Winco Foods Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief.

Applies to aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate: oral tablet, oral tablet effervescent.

Serious side effects

Along with its needed effects, aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate may cause some unwanted effects. Although the following side effects occur very rarely when 1 or 2 doses of this combination medicine is taken occasionally, they may be more likely to occur if: too much medicine is taken, the medicine is taken several times a day, or the medicine is taken for more than a few days in a row.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate:

Signs of overdose in children

Changes in behavior
drowsiness or tiredness (severe)
fast or deep breathing

Any loss of hearing
bloody urine
confusion
convulsions (seizures)
diarrhea (severe or continuing)
difficulty in swallowing
dizziness, lightheadedness, or feeling faint (severe)
drowsiness (severe)
excitement or nervousness (severe)
fast or deep breathing
flushing, redness, or other change in skin color
hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
nausea or vomiting (severe or continuing)
shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, or wheezing
stomach pain (severe or continuing)
swelling of eyelids, face, or lips
unexplained fever
uncontrollable flapping movements of the hands (especially in elderly patients)
vision problems

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate:

Less common or rare

Bloody or black, tarry stools
frequent urge to urinate
headache (severe or continuing)
increased blood pressure
loss of appetite (continuing)
mood or mental changes
muscle pain or twitching
ringing or buzzing in ears (continuing)
skin rash, hives, or itching
slow breathing
swelling of face, fingers, ankles, feet, or lower legs
unpleasant taste
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
weight gain (unusual)

Other side effects

Some side effects of aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: