Enteric Coated Low Dose Aspirin
Walgreens 44-439A
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each tablet)
- Purpose
- Enteric Coated Low Dose Aspirin Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Enteric Coated Low Dose 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
Enteric Coated Low Dose Aspirin Uses
- for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- muscle pain
- toothache
- menstrual pain
- the common cold
- minor pain of arthritis
- or as recommended by your doctor
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
- 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:
- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- are age 60 or older
- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
- take more or for a longer time that directed
- take other drugs containing prescription or nonperscription NSAIDs [acetaminohen, aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen or others]
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 ashtma
- 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
- 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 hearin goccurs
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swellin gis present
These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use. It is especially imprtant 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 (1-800-222-1222) 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: do not use unless directed by a doctor
Enteric Coated Low Dose Aspirin Other information
- store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
- avoid excessive heat and humidity
- see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients
black iron oxide, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminim lake, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, propylene glycol, shellac wax, simethicone, sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate
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ENTERIC COATED
LOW DOSE
Aspirin 81
81 mg / Pain Reliever (NSAID)
• Safety coated for aspirin regimen users
• Easy to swallow
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150 ENTERIC COATED TABLETS
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ǂǂThis product is not manufactured or distributed by Prestige Brands, Inc., owner of the registered trademark Ecotrin® 81 m gLow Strength Aspirin.
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