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. Because of its delayed action, this product will not provide fast relief of headaches or other symptoms needing immediate relief.
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
- facial swelling
- shock
- hives
- asthma (wheezing)
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 are taking a diuretic
- you have asthma
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis or kidney disease
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 illness.
- 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
- any new symptoms occur
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- redness or swelling is present
- ringing in the ears or 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 accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
| adults and children 12 years and over | take 4 to 8 tablets every 4 hours not to 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
- store at room temperature
- save carton for full direction and warnings
Inactive ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow# 10 Lake, FD&C yellow# 6, hypromellose, lactose, methcrylic acid copolymer, microcrystaline cellulose, silicon dioxide, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethlyl citrate
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 49781-097-52
LEADER
†Compare to Bayer® low dose aspirin active ingredient
LEADER
#ASPIRIN REGIMEN
Aspirin 81 mg
Pain Reliever (NSAID)
Low Dose Safety Coated
120 ENTERIC COATED TABLETS