Low Dose Aspirin

Active Ingredient (in each tablet)

Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID)*

* nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose   Pain reliever

Uses

• temporarily relief of minor aches and pains or as recommended by your doctor.  Because of its delayed release action, this product will not provide fast relieve of headache or symptoms needing immediate relief.

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 the symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Allergy alert:  Asiprin may cause a severe allergic reaction, which may include:

• hives
• shock
• facial swelling
• asthma (wheezing)

Stomach bleeding warning:  This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding.  Ths 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 of nonprescription NSAIDS [aspirin, ibuprofin, 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

• you have asthma
• 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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis
• under a doctor's care for any serious condition
• taking any other drug

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
• an allergic reaction occurs.  Seek medical help right away.
• ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
• pain gets worse or lasts for more that 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
• redness or swelling present in the painful area
• new symptoms occur.

These could be signs of a serious condition.          

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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.  Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

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 while symptoms last
• do not take more than 48 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor

• children under 12 years:  ask a doctor

Other information

• store at room temperature 15 ^º-30 ^ºC(59 ^º-86 ^ºF)
• read all product information before using

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C yellow#10 al lake, FD&C yellow#6 al lake, iron oxide ochre, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, simethicone, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate

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