Aspirin 81

Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose
Pain reliever

Uses

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains

• ask your doctor about other uses for enteric 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

Label information

Do not use

• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer.

Label information

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

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis.

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• 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
• an allergic reaction occurs

Seek medical help right away if

• new symptoms occur
• ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
• redness or swelling is present
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days

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.

Overdose warning: 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 doctor
• children under 12 years: 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

anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, iron oxide yellow, methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, simethicone, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, talc, triethyl citrate

Questions or comments? Call 1-877-290-4008

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]