BAYER Aspirin Extra Strength Caplets
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Drug Facts
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Aspirin 500 mg (NSAID) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
temporarily relieves
- headache
- pain and fever of colds
- muscle pain
- menstrual pain
- toothache
- 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:
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
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use
- if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
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
Stop use and ask a doctor if
● feel faint ● vomit blood ● have bloody or black stools
● have stomach pain that does not get better
- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
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.
Directions
- drink a full glass of water with each dose
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 or 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours not to exceed 8 caplets in 24 hours
- children under 12 years: consult a doctor
Other Information
- save carton for full directions and warnings
- store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat above 40ºC (104ºF).
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, corn starch, D&C red #7 calcium lake, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, powdered cellulose, propylene glycol, shellac, titanium dioxide, triacetin
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
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