Aspirin

Western Family Foods Inc

Western Family 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
• Principal Display Panel

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever

Aspirin Uses

• temporarily relieves 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

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
• 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
• any new symptoms appear
• ringing in the ears or 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

Aspirin Other information

store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)

Inactive ingredients

carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, edible ink, FD&C red no. 3, FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6, hypromellose, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate

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Protects Against Stomach Upset

Pain Reliever (NSAID)

Aspirin

Adult Low Strength

81 mg

Enteric Safety Coated

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