AspirinDelayed Release

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID*)

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

PAIN RELIEVER

Uses

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains
• for other uses, see your doctor, but do not use for more than 10 days without consulting your doctor because serious side effects may occur
  

• 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
  shock
  asthma (wheezing)
  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) 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

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 have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
• you are taking a diuretic
• you have asthma
• you have not been drinking fluids
  

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
  

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding
• • feel faint
  • have bloody or black stools
  • vomit blood
  • have stomach pain that does not get better
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• redness or swelling is present in the painful area
• any new symptoms appear
• ringing in the ears or a 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 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 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
• use by expiration date on package
  

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous lactose, black iron oxide, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD-C red 40 aluminum lake, FD-C yellow 6 aluminum lake, iron oxide ochre, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac, simethicone, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, triethyl citrate

ASPIRIN 81MG PEACH TABLETS

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