FDA Label for Aspirin 81mg
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Aspirin 81mg Product Label
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Active Ingredient
Aspirin 81 mg(NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever
Uses
• for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains
• ask your doctor about other uses for 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 ifyour are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.
Ask a doctor before use if
• the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
• you are taking a diuretic
• you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
• you have: -high blood pressure -heart disease -liver cirrhosis -kidney disease -asthma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
• taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)
• taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout or arthritis
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
• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• redness or swelling is present
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• any new symptoms occur
• 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 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
• swallow whole, do not chew or crush
• do not exceed recommended dose
• adults and children 12 years and older: take 4-8 tablets every 4 hours, as needed, not more than 48 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
• children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other Information
- store at controlled room temperature
Inactive Ingredients
cellulose, D&C yellow #10, FD&C yellow #6, hypromellose, methacrylic acid, PEG, polydextrose, silica, simethicone, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate, wax.
Product Label
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