Aspirin

Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID*)
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses
• for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to
o headache

o colds

o muscle pain
o menstrual pain

o toothache
o minor pain of arthritis
• temporarily reduces fever

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) 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 to Aspirin or 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
• you have not been drinking fluids
• you have lost a lot of fluid due to vomiting or diarrhea

Label information

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

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if
• you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
o feel faint
o have bloody or black stools

o vomit blood
o 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

Label information

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.

Label information

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 1 to 2 tablets every 4 hours while symptoms last. Do not take more than 12 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 corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, titanium dioxide

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