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 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
- shock
- facial swelling
- 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
- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
- take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
- take more or for a longer time than directed
Do not use
if you are allergic 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 have asthma
- you are taking a diuretic
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking a prescription drug for
- gout
- diabetes
- arthritis
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
- feel faint
- have bloody or black stools
- vomit blood
- have stomach pain that does not get better
- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
- new symptoms occur
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- redness or swelling is present
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
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
- 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 of age: do not use unless directed by a doctor
Aspirin Other information
- store at controlled room temperature 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C red # 40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow # 6 aluminum lake, iron oxide ochre, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, simethicone, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, triethyl citrate
Questions or comments?
Call 1-503-639-6300 Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM PST
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COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN ST. JOSEPH® LOW DOSE ASPIRIN†
Protects Against Stomach Upset
Aspirin Regimen‡
Pain Reliever (NSAID)
Aspirin
ADULT Low Strength
81 mg Enteric Safety Coated**
TABLETS - 81 mg EACH
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by St. Josephs Health Products, LLC., distributor of St. Joseph® Low Dose Aspirin.
**Coating Helps Protect Against Stomach Upset
‡Talk to your doctor before starting an aspirin regimen. Aspirin is not right for everyone.
Proudly Distributed by Western Family Foods, Inc.
P.O. Box 4057, Portland, OR 97208 USA
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Product Label
AspirinAspirin TABLET, COATED
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