ASPIRIN
ASPIRIN 325mg
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active Ingredient (in each tablet)
- Purpose
- ASPIRIN Uses
- Warnings
- Do not use
- Stop use and ask a doctor if
- Directions
- Inactive Ingredients
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active Ingredient (in each tablet)
Aspirin (NSAID*) 325 mg
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain Reliever / fever reducer
ASPIRIN Uses
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains associated with:
headache ; muscular aches ; minor arthritis pain ; backache ; common cold ; toothache ; menstrual cramps ; Temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox of 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, skin reddening, facial swelling, rash, asthma (wheezing), blisters, shock, If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Stomach bleeding warning: This 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 thinner (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; right before or after heart surgery; if you are taking a prescription drug for gout, diabetes or arthritis
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:
under a doctor's care for any serious condition; taking any other drug
When using this product: take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
Stop use and ask a doctor if
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important 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
do not use more than directed
the smallest effective dose should be used
drink a full glass of water with each dose
do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor
Adults and children: (12 years and older) Take 1 or 2 tablets with
water every 4 hours as needed. Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24
hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children under 12 years: Do not give to children under 12 years of age.
Store at 59 - 86 degree Fahrenheit (15 - 30 degree Celsius); avoid
excessive heat and humidity; tamper evident sealed packets;
Do not use any opened or torn packets
Inactive Ingredients
hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, corn starch
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