Aspirin

Amerisourcebergen Drug Corporation (Good Neighbour Pharmacy)

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 325 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever

Aspirin Uses

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
  • headache
  • menstrual pain
  • minor arthritis pain
  • muscle pain
  • toothache
  • colds
  • or as recommended by a doctor

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
• shock
• asthma (wheezing)

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 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
  
• 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

• 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 more than 10 days
  
• redness or swelling is present
  
• any 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.

Directions

• adults and children 12 years of age or over: take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Drink a full glass of water with each dose.
  
• do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
  
• children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Aspirin Other information

• store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
• do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
• † This product is not manufactured or distributed by Glaxosmithkline, owner of the registered trademark Ecotrin®

Inactive ingredients

corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, D&C Yellow #10 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Yellow #6 Aluminum Lake, hypromellose, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polysorbate 80, simethicone, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate

Questions or comments?

Call toll free 1-877-753-3935

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

† Compare to Ecotrin® active ingredient

SEE NEW WARNINGS INFORMATION

Regular Strength

Aspirin

Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID*) 

Enteric coated

Pain reliever

Do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing