Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains
- for other uses, see your doctor, but do not use for more than 10 days without consulting your doctor because serious side effects may occur
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:
- facial swelling
- hives
- 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 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
- take more or for a longer time than directed
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 are taking a diuretic
- you have asthma
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 experienece 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
- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
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 not to exceed 48 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor
Other information
- store at controlled room temperature 15º-30º C (59º-86º F)
- do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C Red # 40 Aluminum lake,FD&C Yellow # 6 Aluminum Lake, iron oxide ochre, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, simethicone, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, triethyl citrate
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Compare to the active ingredient in St. Joseph® Aspirin †
† This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer & Speciality Pharmaceuticals, owner of the registered trademark ST. JOSEPH® 81 mg
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SAFETY COATED ASPIRIN
Adult Low Strength, 81 mg (NSAID)* Aspirin Regimen**
**Ask your doctor before taking this product on a regular basis
- Pain reliever
- Protects against stomach upset
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