Ecotrin Regular
Drug Facts
Active ingredient
(in each tablet)
Aspirin (NSAID*) 325mg
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:▪ minor arthritis pain▪ headache▪ toothache▪ menstrual pain▪ muscle pain▪ colds
- or as recommended by a 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:
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you
- hives
- shock
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
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 have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
- you are taking a diuretic
- you have asthma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking a prescription drug for
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
Stop use and ask a doctor if
These could be signs of a serious condition.
- 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 appear
- 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 of age and over: take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 hours while symptoms last▪ do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
- store at 25ºC (77ºF) excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients
black iron oxide, cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, propylene glycol, shellac wax, simethicone, sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate
Questions?
1-800-255-5202 Ecotrin.com