Critical Care Aspirin to Go™
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient (per powder)
Aspirin 325mg (NSAID)nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever
Uses
Temporarily relieves:
- headache
- toothache
- pain of colds
- muscle pain
- menstrual pain
- minor pain of arthritis
Warnings
Reye's syndrome
Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chickenpox 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 longer than directed
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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 SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription for:
- gout
- diabetes
- arthritis
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- an allergic reaction occurs (seek medical help right away)
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- redness or swelling is present
- fever lasts more than 3 days
- new symptoms occur
- ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:feel faintvomit bloodhave bloody or black stoolshave stomach pain that does not get better
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
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 SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
adults and children 12 years and over:
children under 12 years: ask a doctor
- see instructions in red box for opening packet
- place 1-2 powders on the tongue and swallow with or without water
- repeat every 4-6 hours, while symptoms persist
- do not take more than 8 powders in 24 hours
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, citric acid, flavor, glucose, sucralose
Questions?
1-888-998-7436 (Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM MDT)
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distributed byURGENT Rx®Breakthrough Products, Inc.Denver, CO 80202
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