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Aspirin USP 81mg Enteric Coated Tablet


Drug Facts


Active ingredients (in each tablet)

Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID*)

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug


Purpose

Pain reliever


Uses

Because of its delayed action, this product will not provide fast relief of headaches or other symptoms needing immediate relief.

  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains

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 symptons could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.


OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction, which any include:

  • hives
  • facial swelling
  • shock
  • asthma (wheezing)

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Somach bleeding warning: This product contains 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 steriod 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

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

Do not use if you are allergic to aspirin or 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
  • you have not been dirinking fluids
  • you have lost a lot of fluid due to vomiting or diarrhea

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

  • taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis
  • taking any other drug
  • under a doctor's care for any serious condition

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

Stop use and ask a doctor if

feel faint

have bloody or black stools

vomit blood

have stomach pain that does not get better

These could be sings of a serious condition.

  • 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 brest-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 conplications 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 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

Other information

  • store at 25ºC (77ºF) excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • use by expiration date on package

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, iron oxide ochre, methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, simethicone, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate