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St. Joseph Low Dose Aspirin


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Drug Facts


Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug


Purpose

Pain reliever


Uses

  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pain
  • ask your doctor about other uses for St. Joseph Safety Coated 81 mg Aspirin

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

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

Do not useif 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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you aretaking a prescription drug for gout, diabetes or 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 faintvomit bloodhave bloody or black stoolshave stomach pain that does not get better
  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
  • redness or swelling is present
  • new symptoms occur. These could be signs of a serious condition.

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 20 weeks or later in 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 of age 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 of age: do not use unless directed by a doctor

Other information

  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • close cap tightly after use

Inactive ingredients

colloidal anhydrous silica, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, hypromellose, methacrylic acid- ethyl acrylate copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, shellac wax, simethicone, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate


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Dist. by: Foundation Consumer Healthcare, LLC. Pittsburgh, PA 15205