169 Aspirin Enteric Coated 325 mg Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Aspirin 325mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever
Uses
- 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
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
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
These could be signs of a serious condition.
- 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
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
| 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 |
- drink a full glass of water with each dose
Other information
- avoid excess heat and moisture
- store below 25 0 C (77 0 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.
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Manufactured in the U.S.A
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Aspirin 325mg
Regular Strength
Safety Coated Aspirin 325mg
PAIN RELIEVER (NSAID)
NOT FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN