Aspirin 325 mg tablets
DRUG FACTS
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID*)
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Purpose
Pain reliever
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Uses
for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to
or as directed by your doctor
- headache
- colds
- menstrual pain
- muscle pain
- toothache
- minor pain of arthritis
WARNINGS SECTION
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
- facial swelling
- shock
- asthma (wheezing)
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use
- if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- you have asthma
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
- you are taking a diuretic
- you have not been drinking fluids
- you have lost a lot of fluid due to vomiting or diarrhea
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis
- taking any other drug
- under a doctor's care for any serious condition
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
redness or swelling is present in the painfull area
any new symptoms appear
ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
- feel faint
- have bloody or black stools
- vomit blood
- have 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 casue 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.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
drink a full glass of water with each dose
- adults and children 12 years 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: consult a doctor
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
Other information
- store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- use by expiration date on package
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients corn starch, croscramellose sodium, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, titanium dioxide