aspirin

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Major Pharmaceuticals Aspirin 81 mg Drug Facts

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredient (in each tablet)
• Purpose
• aspirin Uses
• Warnings
  • Do not use
  • Ask a doctor before use if
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • If pregnant or breast-feeding,
  • Keep out of reach of children.
• Directions
• aspirin Other information
• Inactive ingredients
• Questions or comments?
• Principal Display Panel

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever

aspirin Uses

• for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains

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 an 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 have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
• for at least 7 days after tonsillectomy or oral surgery unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if

• you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
• stomach bleeding warning applies to you
• you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
• you are taking a diuretic
• you have asthma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout or arthritis

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
• 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
• new symptoms appear
• ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs

These could be signs of a serious condition

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. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

• 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: ask a doctor

aspirin Other information

• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

dextrose excipient, FD&C yellow no. 6 lake, flavors, saccharin sodium, starch

Questions or comments?

1-800-616-2471

Principal Display Panel

NDC 76237-113-30

Aspirin Chewable Low Dose Aspirin Regimen 81 mg

Active ingredient (in each tablet) Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Pain reliever (NSAID) orange flavor gluten free

WARNING: Keep out of reach of children

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)