FDA Label for Aspirin

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Aspirin Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Cardinal Health. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)



Aspirin 325mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug


Purpose



Pain reliever


Indications & Usage



  • Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to • colds • headache • muscle pain • menstrual pain • minor pains of arthritis • toothache
  • or as receommended 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
  • asthma (wheezing)
  • shock
  • Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you

    • are age 60 or older
    • 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 had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
    • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Do Not Use



if you have ever had an allergic reaction 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 are taking a diuretic
  • you have asthma
  • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis or kidney disease

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



  • an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
  • 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 
  • redness or swelling is present 
  • any new symptoms occur 
  • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs 
  •  These could be signs of a serious illness.

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 1 to 2 tablets every 4 hours while symptoms persist. Do not exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours unless diretced by a physician. 
     children under 12 years consult a physician


Other Information



  • avoid excess heat and moisture
  • store below 250 C (770 F)

Inactive Ingredients



croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow #10 Lake, FD&C red #6, hypromellose, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin. 


Questions Or Comments?



Adverse drug event call: 1-866-562-2756 


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