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Aspirin

Cardinal Health

Leader 44-218-SJ


FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever

Aspirin Uses

For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains or as recommended by your 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

  • shock

  • asthma (wheezing)

Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you:

  • have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems

  • are age 60 or older
  • 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 have ever had an allergic reaction to any pain reliever or fever reducer

  • for at least 7 days after tonsillectomy or oral surgery unless directed by a doctor

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
  • user takes 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

  • new symptoms occur

  • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs

  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 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 right away.

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 persist.  Do not exceed 48 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
  • children under 12: do not use unless directed by  a doctor

Aspirin Other information

  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number

Inactive ingredients

corn starch, dextrates, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, orange enhancer, orange flavor, sodium saccharin

Principal Display Panel

NDC 37205-369-68

LEADER®

Compare to St. Joseph® active ingredient†

Aspirin
Pain reliever (NSAID)
81 mg Chewable
Adult Low Strength Aspirin Regimen

Orange Flavored

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

50844    REV0512G21807

DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017

CIN 3510955

Aspirin
Leader 44-218

Aspirin

Aspirin TABLET, CHEWABLE

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:37205-369
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
aspirin ASPIRIN 81 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
DEXTRATES
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
ORANGE 8 mm 44;218 ROUND

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 36 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
2 NDC:37205-369-68 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part343 1990-09-12


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