| Drug Facts |
Active Ingredients (In each tablet)..................Purposes
Aspirin 325mg (NSAID*) ..............Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer
(Buffered with Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate and Magnesium Oxide)
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
Uses:
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due:
• headache • muscular aches • minor arthritis pain • backache
• common cold • toothache • menstrual cramps
Temporarily reduces fever. |
Warnings:
Reye's Syndrome: Children and teenagers should not use this medicine for chicken pox, or flu symptoms before a doctor is consulted about Reye's Syndrome, a rare but serious illness reported to be associated with aspirin. |
Allergy Alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:
• hives • skin reddening • facial swelling • rash • asthma (wheezing) • blisters • shock If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. |
Stomach Bleeding Warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause 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 an NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
• have 3 or more alcohol 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.
• right before or after heart surgery |
Ask a Doctor before use if you have:
• problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
• stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or
stomach pain • ulcers • bleeding problems • high blood pressure
• heart or kidney disease • taken a diuretic • reached age 60 or older |
Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist before use if you are:
• taking any other drug containing and NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)
• taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• under a doctor’s care for any serious condition • taking any other drug |
When using this product:
• take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
• long term continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke |
Stop Using and Ask a Doctor If:
• you feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of
stomach bleeding. • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days • you have difficulty swallowing
• it feels like the pill is stuck in your throat • you develop heartburn
• stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
• redness or swelling is present in the painful area • any new symptoms appear |
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:
• Do not take more than directed.
• The smallest effective dose should be used.
• Do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings)
• Drink a full glass of water with each dose.
| Adults and children: (12 years and older) |
Take 1 or 2 tablets with water every 4 hours as needed. Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor. |
| Children under 12 years: |
Do not give to children under 12 years of age. |
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Other Information:
• Read all product information before using
• Store at room temperature
• Avoid excessive heat and humidity
• Tamper evident sealed packets
• Do not use any opened or torn packets |
Inactive Ingredients:
Cellulose, citric acid, dibasic sodium phosphate, hydrogenated vegetable oil, hypromellose, propylene glycol, simethicone, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, talc, titanium dioxide. |
| Questions or comments? 1-800-634-7680 |
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Medique Products takes great care to ensure that the product you take is completely safe. These Drug Facts are current as of 3/10/08, but are subject to change. Always refer to the original container for the most accurate Drug Facts for your particular Lot Number.
