ASPIRIN

HART Health

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

Aspirin (NSAID)* 325mg (*non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug)

Purpose

Uses

Uses:

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

• headache
• backache
• muscular aches
• minor arthritis pain
• 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 altert: Aspirin may cause a several 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 ulers or bleeding problems
• take more or for a longer time than directed
• take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• take other drugs containing prescription or non-prescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, others)

Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to 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 are taking a diuretic
• you have asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you:

• take any other drug containing an NSAID
• take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• take any drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

• an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical help right away
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• redness or swelling is present in the painful area
• new symptoms occur
• you have any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faint, vomit blood, have bloody or black stools, or stomach pain that does not get better

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. 1-800-222-1222

Directions: Do not take more than directed.

Adults and children 12 years of age and over:

• take 1 or 2 tablets with water every 4 hours while symptoms persist
• do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor

Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Inactive Ingredients: Corn Starch, Croscarmellose Sodium, Hypromellose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mineral Oil, Titanium Dioxide