Description
Drug Facts
Aspirin 81 mg* (Pain Reliever)
*NSAID — nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugInactive ingredients: cellulose, D&C yellow #10, mineral oil, FD&C yellow #6, hypromellose, iron oxide, methacrylic acid, PEG, polydextrose, propylene glycol, silica, simethicone, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate, wax. May also contain: acetylated monoglycerides, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose phthalate, lactose, mineral oil, polysorbate 80, stearic acid.
Directions: Adults and children 12 years and older: Take 4-8 tablets every 4 hours, as needed, not more than 48 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
Children under 12: ask a doctor.
-Drink a full glass of water with each dose
-Swallow whole, do not chew or crush
-Do not exceed recommended dose
WARNING: 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
Do not use if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.
Ask a doctor before use if:
-the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
-you are taking a diuretic
-you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
-you have:
-high blood pressure
-heart disease
-liver cirrhosis
-kidney disease
-asthma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are:
-taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)
-taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
-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:
-pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
-redness or swelling is present
-fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
-any new symptoms occur
-ringing in the ears or 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.