Aspirin
Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each tablet)
- Purpose
- Aspirin Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Other Information
- Inactive Ingredients
- Questions or comments?
- Package/Label Principal Display Panel
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever
Aspirin Uses
Uses for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains or as recommended by your doctor. Because of its delayed action, this product will not provide fast relief of headaches or other symptoms needing immediate relief. Ask your doctor about other uses for Enteric Coated 81 mg Aspirin.
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:
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• hives -
• facial swelling -
• asthma (wheezing) -
• shock
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you
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• 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
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• 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 -
• you have asthma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for
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• gout -
• diabetes -
• arthritis
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical right away. -
• you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:-
o feel faint -
o vomit blood -
o have bloody or black stools -
o have stomach pain that does not get better -
o pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days -
o redness or swelling is present -
o new symptoms occur -
o ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
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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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
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• drink a full glass of water with each dose -
• 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: consult a doctor
Other Information
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• save carton for full directions and warnings -
• store at room temperature
Inactive Ingredients
Pregelatinized starch, microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone, stearic acid, hypromellose, methacrylic acid copolymer, sodium lauryl sulfate, polysorbate, triethyl citrate, titanium dioxide, talc, FD&C Yellow No.5, Aluminum Oxide
Questions or comments?
Call toll free 1-888-952-0050 Monday through Friday 9AM-5PM
*Health A2Z® Aspirin is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer Consumer Care, distributor of Bayer®
Manufactured for:
A&Z Pharmaceutical Inc.
Deer Park, NY11729
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