Numerous studies document the multiple health benefits of daily
low dose aspirin. Aspirin helps to maintain normal platelet aggregation
in blood vessels via several mechanisms, including suppressing
thromboxane H2, prostaglandin E2, and possibly C-reactive protein.
Active Ingredient (in each tablet)
Serving Size 1 tablet |
Servings Per Container 300 |
Amount Per Serving |
Aspirin (NSAID)† |
81 mg |
Inactive
ingredients: acetylated monoglycerides, anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax,
colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, D&C
Yellow #10 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Yellow #6 Aluminum Lake,
hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, iron oxide Yellow (iron oxide
ochre), methacrylic acid, copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral
oil, polyethylene glycol (PEG)-400, polysorbate 80, povidone,
pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, simethicone, silicon dioxide,
sodium bicarbonate, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch,
stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacitin, and triethyl citrate. |
†nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Uses
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains. Other therapy as
recommended by your doctor. Because of its delayed action, this product
will not provide fast relief of headaches, fever, or other symptoms
needing immediate relief.
Directions
- Do not exceed recommended dosage.
- Drink a full glass of water with each dose.
- Adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 4 to 8 tablets
every four hours not to exceed 48 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed
by a doctor.
- Children under 12 years of age: consult a 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 on Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include hives, facial swelling, asthma (wheezing), or shock.
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
prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or
others), have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this
product, or take more or for longer time than directed.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer.
Ask a doctor 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 are taking a diuretic, or you have asthma.
Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience any of
the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faint, vomit blood, have
bloody or black stools, have stomach pain that does not get better,
allergic reaction occurs, ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing
occurs, pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days, fever gets worse or
lasts more than 3 days, any new symptoms appear, or redness or swelling
is present in the painful area.
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 the delivery. Keep out of reach of children. In
case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center
right away.
Other information
Store at controlled room temperature 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F). Do not
use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing. This
product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer Corporation Consumer
Care Division, owner of the registered trademark Aspirin Regimen Bayer®
81 mg.