ASPIRIN LOW DOSE
Aspirin Low Tablets
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- DRUG FACTS
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)
- PURPOSE
- USES
- WARNINGS
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- Inactive Ingredients
- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
- Package Label
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)
Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID*)
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
PURPOSE
Pain reliever
USES
- for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains or as recommended by your doctor. Because of its delayed action, this product may not provide fast relief of headache or other symptoms needing immediate relief.
- ask your doctor about other uses for this product
WARNINGS
Reye’s syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you
- are age 60 or older
- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
- take more or for a longer time than directed
Do not use
• if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
Ask a doctor before use if
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
- you are taking a diuretic
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout or arthritis
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
- feel faint
- vomit blood
- have bloody or black stools
- have stomach pain that does not get better
- pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
- redness or swelling is present
- any new symptoms appear
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
DIRECTIONS
- drink a full glass of water with each dose
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 4 to 8 tablets every 4 hours not to exceed 48 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Inactive Ingredients
anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D-C yellow #10 aluminum lake, iron oxide ochre, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, simethicone, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, titanium dioxide
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
Distributed by:
Major Pharmaceuticals
31778 Enterprise Drive
Livonia, MI 48150
Repackaged by:
Contract Pharmacy Services-PA
125 Titus Ave Suite 200
Warrington, PA 18976 USA
Original--08/2010--NJW
Package Label
ASPIRIN LOW DOSEAspirin TABLET, FILM COATED
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