Low Dose Aspirin Tablet, Coated
FDA Label NDC 68196-481

Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID*)

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose
Pain reliever

Uses
for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains or as recommended by your doctor Because of its delayed action, this product will not provide fast relief of headaches or other symptoms needing immediate relief.
ask your doctor about other uses for enteric-coated 81 mg Aspirin

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 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
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if

• you have asthma
• stomach bleeding warning applies to you
• you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
• you are taking a diuretic ­
• you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you aretaking 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
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• redness or swelling is present
• new symptoms occur
• ringing in the ears or a 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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) 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
  

Other information

• store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
• use by expiration date on package
• avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
  

Inactive ingredientsanhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, iron oxide ochre, methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, simethicone, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate

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