Extra Strength Aspirin
Drug facts
Purpose
Pain reliever/ Fever reducer
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Aspirin 325mg
Uses
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- muscular aches
- backache
- minor pain of arthritis
- the common cold
- toothache
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
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 behaviour 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 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 a longer time than directed
Do not use
- if you are allergic to aspirin, or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
Ask a doctor before use if
- you have asthma
- 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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis
- taking any other drug or are under a doctor's care for any serious condition
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
2. an allergic reaction occurs.
3. ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
4. pain gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
5. redness or swelling present
6. new symptoms occur
These could be sign of a serious condition.
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- Do not take more than directed
- Drink a full glass of water with each dose
- Adults and children 12 years of age and over:
Other Information
- Store at controlled room temperature 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Inactive ingredients
- Corn starch
- Carnauba Wax
- Hypromellose
- Polyethylene Glycol
- Povidone
- Talc
- Titanium dioxide