Aspirin® Complex Granules for colds with runny nose and fever

Product Details & Mandatory Information

Aspirin® Complex Granules is a combination medication for the treatment of cold symptoms, when a blocked nose or sinuses occur together with pain and/or fever.

The combination of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) and pseudoephedrine has an analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and decongestant effect on the nasal mucosa.

What is Aspirin® Complex intended for?

Aspirin® Complex is used for cold symptoms that occur at the same time. These include, in particular, a blocked nose and sinuses as well as cold-related headaches, sore throats, body aches, and fever.

The decongestant effect on the mucous membranes of the nose and sinuses makes breathing through the nose easier.

How does Aspirin® Complex work?

Aspirin® Complex combines two active ingredients: 500 mg acetylsalicylic acid and 30 mg pseudoephedrine hydrochloride per sachet.

Acetylsalicylic acid belongs to the non-opioid analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). ASA inhibits the production of certain chemical messengers, so-called prostaglandins, which are involved in the development of pain, inflammation, and fever. This gives ASA analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties.

Pseudoephedrine has a vasoconstrictor effect and thus leads to the decongestion of the nasal mucosa. Since the active ingredient is taken orally, it also acts in the area of the paranasal sinuses.

The granules are added to water before intake, allowing for easy consumption in dissolved form.

Dosage and Administration

For adults and adolescents aged 16 and over:

Single dose: 1 to 2 sachets.

If necessary, the single dose can be repeated after a minimum interval of 4 hours.

The maximum total daily dose is 6 sachets and must not be exceeded.

Method of administration

Add the contents of 1 to 2 sachets to a glass of water and then drink the entire contents of the glass.

Pack sizes

Aspirin® Complex is available in packs of 10 and 20 sachets.

Important notes

Aspirin® Complex is intended for adults and adolescents aged 16 and over.

The maximum daily dose of 6 sachets must not be exceeded. A minimum interval of 4 hours must be maintained between individual doses.

The medicine contains pseudoephedrine and is therefore not suitable for every patient. In particular, in the case of certain cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, and the simultaneous intake of certain other medicines, the contraindications and interactions in the package leaflet must be observed.

Each sachet contains 2 g of sucrose.

For information on effects, contraindications, interactions, and possible side effects, consult the package leaflet, your doctor, or your pharmacist.

Composition / Ingredients

1 sachet contains:

Active ingredients: 500 mg acetylsalicylic acid and 30 mg pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.

Other ingredients: 2,000 mg sucrose, citric acid, saccharin, acetic acid, alpha-tocopherol, orange flavoring, hypromellose, modified starch, and maltodextrin.

The medicine also contains 3.78 mg of benzyl alcohol.

Side effects / Tolerability

Like all medicines, Aspirin® Complex can cause side effects, although these do not affect everyone.

Acetylsalicylic acid can in particular cause gastrointestinal complaints, an increased tendency to bleed, and hypersensitivity reactions.

Pseudoephedrine can cause, among other things, palpitations, an increase in blood pressure, restlessness, sleep disorders, or other complaints of the cardiovascular and nervous system.

In case of severe or unusual complaints, signs of bleeding, a severe hypersensitivity reaction, or pronounced cardiovascular complaints, intake should be stopped and medical advice should be sought immediately.

Further information on side effects and their frequency can be found in the current package leaflet.