CVS Aspirin
WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED
L.N.K. International, Inc.
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Pain reliever
- for temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- toothache
- muscle pain
- menstrual pain
- the common cold
- minor pain of arthritis
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.
Aspirin may cause a sever allergic reaction, which may include:
- hives
- shock
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
This product contains and (NSAID), which may cause sever 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
- if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver sirrhosis, or kidney disease
- you have asthma
- you are taking a diurretic
taking a prescription drug for
- gout
- diabetes
- arthritis
- 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
- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
- new symptoms occur
- 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
- redness or swelling is present
These could be signs of a serious condition.
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.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
- drink a full glass of water with each dose
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 hours while symptoms last. Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
- children under 12 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor
- store in a coool dry place at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- see end flap for expiration date and lot number
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ALWAYS SAFETY COATED
ASPIRIN REGIMEN-PAIN RELIEVER (NSAID)
325 mg Regular Strength
100 TABLETS
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING
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