Uncoated Aspirin

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Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Uncoated Aspirin Uses

provides temporary relief of

• headache
• pain and fever of colds
• muscle pain
• menstrual pain
• toothache
• minor pain of arthritis

Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or 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
• asthma (wheezing)
• shock

Stomach bleeding warning: This product 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)
• take more or for a longer time than directed
• have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Do not use

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 liver cirrhosis
• you have asthma
• you have high blood pressure
• you have heart or kidney disease
• you have taken a diuretic

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)
• taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout or 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.
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• redness or swelling is present
• any new symptoms occur
• ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

Keep out of reach of children.

• drink a full glass of water with each dose
• adults: 1 to 2 tablets with water.  Dosage may be repeated every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours.
• children under 12: consult a doctor

• store at room temperature
• use by expiration date on package

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value size

1000 tablets

NDC-59779-249-16

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Uncoated

ASPIRIN

TABLETS

PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER REDUCER (NSAID)

Caffeine free

Sodium free

1000 TABLETS, 325 mg

50844   REV0510D24916

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