Jet Alert Double Strength Side Effects
Generic name: caffeine
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 6, 2024.
Note: This document contains side effect information about caffeine. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Jet Alert Double Strength.
Applies to caffeine: solution. Other dosage forms:
Serious side effects
Along with its needed effects, caffeine (the active ingredient contained in Jet Alert Double Strength) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking caffeine:
More common
- Diarrhea
- dizziness
- fast heartbeat
- hyperglycemia, including blurred vision, drowsiness, dry mouth, flushed dry skin, fruit-like breath odor, increased urination, ketones in urine, loss of appetite, nausea, stomachache, tiredness, troubled breathing, unusual thirst, or vomiting (in newborn babies)
- hypoglycemia, including anxious feeling, blurred vision, cold sweats, confusion, cool pale skin, drowsiness, excessive hunger, fast heartbeat, nausea, nervousness, restless sleep, shakiness, or unusual tiredness or weakness (in newborn babies)
- irritability, nervousness, or severe jitters (in newborn babies)
- nausea (severe)
- tremors
- trouble in sleeping
- vomiting
Rare
- Abdominal or stomach bloating
- dehydration
- diarrhea (bloody)
- unusual tiredness or weakness
Symptoms of overdose
- Abdominal or stomach pain
- agitation, anxiety, excitement, or restlessness
- confusion or delirium
- convulsions (seizures)—in acute overdose
- dehydration
- faster breathing rate
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- fever
- frequent urination
- headache
- increased sensitivity to touch or pain
- irritability
- muscle trembling or twitching
- nausea and vomiting, sometimes with blood
- overextending the body with head and heels bent backward and body bowed forward
- painful, swollen abdomen or vomiting (in newborn babies)
- ringing or other sounds in ears
- seeing flashes of "zig-zag" lights
- whole-body tremors (in newborn babies)
Other side effects
Some side effects of caffeine 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:
More common
- Nausea (mild)
- nervousness or jitters (mild)
After you stop using this medicine, your body may need time to adjust. The length of time this takes depends on the amount of medicine you were using and how long you used it. During this time, check with your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects:
More common
- Anxiety
- dizziness
- headache
- irritability
- muscle tension
- nausea
- nervousness
- stuffy nose
- unusual tiredness
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to caffeine: compounding powder, intravenous solution, oral gum, oral liquid, oral tablet, oral tablet dispersible, oral tablet extended release.
Gastrointestinal
Very common (10% or more): Constipation (up to 17.4%)
Common (1% to 10%): Necrotizing enterocolitis, gastritis, GI hemorrhage, gastroesophageal reflux, dilated bowel loops
Frequency not reported: Increased gastric aspirate, GI intolerance, vomiting, regurgitation[Ref]
General
Long-term follow-up studies have not shown caffeine (the active ingredient contained in Jet Alert Double Strength) to adversely affect neurological development or growth parameters.[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Common (1% to 10%): Hemorrhage, tachycardia
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Arrhythmia
Frequency not reported: Increased left ventricular output, increased stroke volume, hypertension[Ref]
Dermatologic
Common (1% to 10%): Rash, dry skin, skin breakdown[Ref]
Hematologic
Common (1% to 10%): Disseminated intravascular coagulation, anemia
Frequency not reported: Decreased hemoglobin[Ref]
Hepatic
Common (1% to 10%): Kidney failure[Ref]
Metabolic
Common (1% to 10%): Acidosis, hyperglycemia
Frequency not reported: Hypoglycemia, temporary reduced weight gain, decreased thyroxine[Ref]
Nervous system
Common (1% to 10%): Cerebral hemorrhage
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Convulsions/seizures
Frequency not reported: Irritability, restlessness, jitteriness, tremors, brain injury[Ref]
Ocular
Common (1% to 10%): Retinopathy of prematurity[Ref]
Other
Common (1% to 10%): Perinatal disorder (trace aspirates, feeding intolerances), injection site reaction, sepsis, accidental injury, abnormal healing, infusion site phlebitis and inflammation
Frequency not reported: Failure to thrive, deafness[Ref]
Respiratory
Common (1% to 10%): Dyspnea, lung edema
Frequency not reported: Tachypnea[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Rare (less than 0.1%): Hypersensitivity reaction[Ref]
Renal
Frequency not reported: Increased urine flow rate, increased creatinine clearance, increased sodium and calcium excretion[Ref]
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References
1. (2001) "Product Information. Cafcit (caffeine)." Roxane Laboratories Inc
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.