Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Aspirin 81mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever
Uses
- •for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains or as recommneded by your doctor
- •ask your doctor about other uses for Chewable Aspirin 81 mg
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
Do not use
- •if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- •for at least 7 days after tonsillectomy or oral surgery unless directed by a doctor
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 have asthma
- •you are taking a diuretic
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
These could be signs of a serious condition
- •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 get worse or lasts more than 3 days
- •redness or swelling is present
- •ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- •any new symptoms occur
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 accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
| adults and children 12 years and over | take 4 to 8 tablets every 4 hours not exceed 48 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor |
| children under 12 years | consult a doctor |
- •drink a full glass of water with each dose
Other information
Distributed By:
Cardinal Health
Dublin, OH 43017
L5920616-10624
L5920616-20624
- •store at room temperature (150-300C)
- •Tamper Evident: do not use if sealed blister units are broken or damaged
Inactive ingredients
corn starch, dextrose monohydrate, FD&C yellow #6, orange flavor, silicon dioxide, sodium saccharine, stearic acid