This combination brings together two painkillers that work in different ways. Paracetamol eases pain and fever, while aspirin reduces pain and inflammation.

What Paracetamol + Aspirin Is Used For

  • Headache and migraine
  • Tooth pain
  • Muscle and joint aches
  • Period pain
  • Fever and aches with colds and flu

Common Side Effects

  • Stomach upset or heartburn
  • Nausea
  • Bleeding or bruising more easily
  • Allergic reactions such as rash or wheezing

Precautions

Do not give aspirin products to anyone under 16 years. Avoid them if you have stomach ulcers, bleeding problems or aspirin-sensitive asthma. Do not take other paracetamol products at the same time, and ask your doctor before use in pregnancy.

This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.

Medicines Containing Paracetamol + Aspirin