Drug Facts
| Active ingredient | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Aspirin 81 mg *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug | Pain reliever |
Uses
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains
- for other uses, see your doctor, but do not use for more than 10 days without consulting your doctor because serious side effects may occur.
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 severe allergic reactions including
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
Stomach Bleeding Warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause 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 non- prescription NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
- take more or for a longer time than directed
- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this producf
Do not use if you have every had an allergic reaction to any other pain relievers/fever reducer
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
- you are taking a diuretic
- you have asthma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout or arthritis
- under a doctor's care for any serious condition
- taking any other drug
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
- pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
- any new symptoms appear
- 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 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
Drink a full glass of water with each dose
- adults and children 12 years & over: take 4 to 8 tablets every 4 hours while symptoms last, but not more than 48 tablets in 24 hours
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other Information
- store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive Ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow #10 (Al-lake), HPMC, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol/propylene glycol, PVP, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, corn starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions or Comments?
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