FDA Label for St. Joseph Low Dose Aspirin

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St. Joseph Low Dose Aspirin Product Label

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Drug Facts

Dist. by: Foundation Consumer Healthcare, LLC.
Pittsburgh, PA 15205


Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)



Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID)

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug


Purpose



Pain reliever


Uses



  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pain
  • ask your doctor about other uses for St. Joseph Safety Coated 81 mg Aspirin

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

Otc - Do Not Use



Do not use if you are allergic 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 have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
  • you are taking a diuretic
  • you have asthma

Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist



Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for gout, diabetes or 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
    • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
    • redness or swelling is present
    • new symptoms occur. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding



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.


Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



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 of age 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 of age: do not use unless directed by a doctor

Other Information



  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • close cap tightly after use

Inactive Ingredients



FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc, triethyl citrate


Questions Or Comments?



Call 1-855-785-6381 weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST


Principal Display Panel - 36 Tablet Bottle Box



NDC 69536-181-36

ADULT ASPIRIN REGIMEN

ST. JOSEPH®

LOW DOSE ASPIRIN
SAFETY COATED
PAIN RELIEVER (NSAID)

81mg

AMERICA'S
ASPIRIN

100
YEARS

DOCTOR RECOMMENDED

Enteric
Coated

36
Coated
Tablets


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