Medique @ Home Aspirin
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
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/fever reducer
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses
temporarily relieves
■ headache
■ muscle pain
■ toothache
■ menstrual pain
■ pain and fever of colds
■ 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:
■ 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 alcohol drinks every day while using this product
■ take more or for a longer time than directed
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use if you are allergic to aspirin or to 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 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 drug for
■ gout
■ diabetes
■ arthritis
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
■ 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 lasts more than 3 days
■ if ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
■ redness or swelling is present
■ new symptoms occur
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.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
■ drink a full glass of water with each dose
Adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours or 3 tablets every 6 hours, not to exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours
Children under 12 years: consult a doctor
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
Other information
■ store at room temperature
■ avoid excessive heat and humidity
■ Tamper Evident child resistant packets
■ do not use any opened or torn packets
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients
corn starch, hypromellose*, microcrystalline cellulose*, polyethylene glycol* povidone*, propylene glycol*
* may contain
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
Questions or comments? 1-800-634-7680
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Medique® @ Home
Aspirin Tablets
Aspirin 325 mg
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer\(NSAID)
Pull to Open
Child-Resistant Packets
*not actual size
50 Packets
(2 Tablets Per Packet)
Compare to the active ingredient in Genuine Bayer® Tablets