First Aid Only Aspirin Tablets
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Aspirin (NSAID*) 325 mg
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains associated with
Temporarily reduces fever.
- headache
- minor arthritis
- common cold
- menstrual cramps
- muscular aches
- backache
- toothache
Warnings
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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 •shock •asthma (wheezing)
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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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 alcohol drinks every day while using this product
- take more or for a longer time than directed
Do not use
- If you are allergic to aspirinor 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 prescription drugs for gout, diabetes or arthritis
When using this product
- take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
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
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- if ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
- any new symptoms appear
- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
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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
- do not take more than directed
- the smallest effective dose should be used
- do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings)
- drink a full glass of water with each dose
Adults and children: (12 years and older)
Take 1 or 2 tablets with water every 4 hours as needed. Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children under 12 years:
Do not give to children under 12 years of age.
Other information
- read all product information before using
- store at room temperature 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)
- avoid excessive heat and humidity
- tamper evident sealed packets
- do not use any opened or torn packets
Inactive ingredients
corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, titanium dioxide
First Aid Only Aspirin Label
First Aid Only Label