Bayer Aspirin
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
temporarily relieves • headache • muscle pain • toothache
• menstrual pain • pain and fever of colds • minor pain of arthritis
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 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
• 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 a prescription drug for: • gout • diabetes • arthritis
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 • redness or swelling is present • fever lasts more than 3 days • new symptoms occur • ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
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.
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 information
• save carton for full directions and warnings • store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax*,corn starch, hypromellose, powdered cellulose, triacetin
*may contain this ingredient