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Drug Facts
The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Acme United Corporation for the product Physicians Care Aspirin (NDC 0924-0105). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Aspirin (NSAID*) 325 mg
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
Temporarily relieves:
■ headache
■ minor arthritis pain
■ pain & fever of colds
■ backache
■ menstrual cramps
■ toothache
■ muscle aches
Temporarily reduces fever
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)
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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 alcohol 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 to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
Ask a doctor before use if
■ stomach bleeding warning applies to you
■ you have asthma
■ you have a history of stomach problems such as heartburn
■ you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
■ you are taking a diuretic
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
■ if you are taking prescription drugs for gout, diabetes or arthritis
When using this product
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 more than 10 days
■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
■ if ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
■ redness or swelling is present in the painful area
■ any new symptoms occur
■ an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
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 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 older)
Take 1 or 2 tablets with water every 4 hours as needed. Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
to exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours
Children under 12 years:
Do not give to children under 12 years of age.
Other information
■ use by expiration date on package
■ store at 77°F (25°C); excursions permitted between 59°-86°F (15° - 30°C)
■ avoid excessive heat and humidity
■ tamper evident sealed packets
■ do not use any opened or torn packets
Questions or comments? 1-800-835-2263
Inactive ingredients
corn starch, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol
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Physicians Care®
Aspirin
Pain Reliever and fever Reducer (NSAID)
Pull To Open
This Package for Households without Young Children.
Coated Tablets
Tamper-Evident Oackets of 2 Tablets
Do not use if packet is open or torn.
Aspirin (NSAID) 325 mg
100 Tablets (50 Packets, 2 tablets each)
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