Aspirin
Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each tablet)
- Purpose
- Aspirin Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Aspirin Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Aspirin Uses
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with:
- a cold
- headache
- toothache
- muscular aches
- backache
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
- minor pain from arthritis
- and to reduce fever
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:
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
- are age 60 or older
- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- take a blood thinning anticoagulant or steroid drug
- take other drugs containing a prescription or nonprescription NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
- take more or for longer time than directed
Do not use
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- if you are allergic to aspirin
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 you are taking a prescription drug for
- anticoagulation (thinning of the blood)
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding
- feel faint
- vomit blood
- have bloody stools or black stools
- have stomach pain that does not get better
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last three months of pregnancy unless specifically 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
- drink a full glass of water with each dose
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 or 2 tablets with water every 4 hours while symptoms persist. Not more than 12 tablets in 24 hours
- children under 12 years: consult a doctor
Aspirin Other information
- store at room temperature, 15 -30° C (59-86° F)
- do not use if tamper proof seal is open or missing.
Inactive ingredients
microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch and croscarmellose sodium.
Questions or comments
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