ASPIRIN
Active Ingredient
Aspirin (NSAID)* 325mg (*non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug)
Purpose
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Uses
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
Temporarily reduces fever
- headache
- backache
- muscular aches
- minor arthritis pain
- common cold
- toothache
- menstrual cramps
Warnings
Reye's Syndrome: Children and teenagers should not use this medicine for chicken pox or flu symptoms before a doctor is consulted about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness reported to be associated with aspirin
Allergy altert: Aspirin may cause a several 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
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- you are taking a diuretic
- you have asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
- take any other drug containing an NSAID
- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- take any drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis
- an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical help right away
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- new symptoms occur
- you have any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faint, vomit blood, have bloody or black stools, or stomach pain that does not get better
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 right away. 1-800-222-1222
Directions:
Do not take more than directed.
Adults and children 12 years of age and over:
Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
- take 1 or 2 tablets with water every 4 hours while symptoms persist
- do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
Inactive Ingredients: corn starch, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol