Low Dose Aspirin
Pharbest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active Ingredient (in each tablet):
- Purpose
- Low Dose Aspirin Uses
- Directions
- Low Dose Aspirin Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions?
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active Ingredient (in each tablet):
Aspirin 81mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever
Low Dose Aspirin Uses
- for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains or as recommended by your doctor.
- ask your doctor about other uses for this product.
Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this products. 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
- asthma (wheezing)
- facial swelling
- shock
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 (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 are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- this product for at least 7 days after tonsilectomy or oral surgery unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if
- the 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
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feel faint
- vomit blood
- have bloody or black stools
- have stomach pain that does not get better
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feel faint
- allergic reaction occurs
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- redness or swelling is present
- any new symptoms occur
- 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 accidental 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: consult a doctor
Low Dose Aspirin Other information
- Tamper Evident: Do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing
- store at room temperature (15°-30°C)
- avoid excess heat and moisture
Inactive ingredients
Corn starch, dextrose monohydrate, FD&C yellow #6, flavor, silicon dioxide, sodium saccharine and stearic acid
Questions?
Adverse drug event call: (866) 562-2756
Low Dose AspirinAspirin TABLET, CHEWABLE
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