Ecotrin Low Strength

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

(in each tablet)

Aspirin (NSAID) *81mg

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever

Uses

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pain due to:headacheminor arthritis paintoothachemuscle painmenstrual paincolds
• or as recommended by your doctor

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
• shock
• asthma (wheezing)

Do not use

if you have ever had an allergic reaction 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 asthma
• you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
• 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.

• you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:feel faintvomit bloodhave bloody or black stoolshave stomach pain that does not get better
• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
• any new symptoms appear
• ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs.
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• redness or swelling is present.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin at 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.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) 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 doctorchildren under 12 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor

Other information

• store at 25°C (77°F); exclusions permitted between 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F)
• see end flap for expiration date and lot number
• avoid excessive heat and humidity

Inactive ingredients

black iron oxide, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, propylene glycol, shellac wax, simethicone, sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate