Aspirin 325 mg

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

Purpose
Pain reliever

Uses
• For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to:
o headache
o toothache
o muscle pain
o minor arthritis pain
o menstrual pain
o colds
• or as recommended by a 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:

• 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 thinner (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

Do not use:
• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to 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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis.

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 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.
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 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: ask a doctor.

Other information
• each tablet contains: sodium 1 mg (VERY LOW SODIUM)
• 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, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD & C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polysorbate 80, simethicone, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate

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