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Buffered Aspirin

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Active ingredient(s)
Purpose
Use(s)
Warnings
Directions
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient(s)

Buffered aspirin equal to 325 mg aspirin (NSAID)*

(buffered with magnesium carbonate, calcium carbonate and magnesium oxide)

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Use(s)

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains associated with:
headache
backache
muscular aches
minor pain of arthritis
toothache
the common cold
premenstrual & menstrual cramps
temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or fly-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 [aspiring, 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 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
symptoms do not improve
new symptoms occur
redness or swelling is present
ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days

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 and over: 2 tablets with a full glass of water. Dosage may be repeated every 4 hours while symptoms persist. Do not exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
Children under 12 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor