Regular Strength Aspirin
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each tablet)
- Purpose
- Regular Strength Aspirin Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Regular Strength Aspirin Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions?
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*
*non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever
Regular Strength Aspirin Uses
- for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- toothache
- muscle pain
- menstrual pain
- the common cold
- minor pain of arthritis
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
- 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
- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
Do not use
- if you are allergic to aspirin or 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 have asthma
- you are taking a diuretic
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking a prescription drug for
- gout
- diabetes
- arthritis
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.
- new symptoms occur
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
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.
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: do not use unless directed by a doctor
Regular Strength Aspirin Other information
- store in a cool dry place at controlled room temperature 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
- see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients
black iron oxide, cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate pthalate, porpylene glycol, shellac wax, sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, starch stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, thriethyl citrate
Questions?
1-888-287-1915
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NDC 49035-722-12
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Compare to Regular Strength Ecotrin® Active ingredient†
Regular Strength
Aspirin
Pain Reliever (NSAID)
Safety-Coated
• Prevents stomach upset and damage
325mg EACH
100 COATED TABLETS
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING
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Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Bentonville, AR 72716 © Wal_mart Stores, Inc.
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline Consure Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark Ecotrin®.
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