Active ingredient (in each tablet)

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

Purpose

Pain reliever

Uses

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for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains

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ask your doctor about other uses for aspirin

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:

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hives

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facial swelling

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asthma (wheezing)

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shock

Stomach bleeding warning:

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

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are age 60 or older

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have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems

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take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug

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take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)

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have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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take more or for a longer time than directed

Do not use if your are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.

Ask a doctor before use if

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the stomach bleeding warning applies to you

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you are taking a diuretic

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you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn

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you have: -high blood pressure -heart disease -liver cirrhosis -kidney disease -asthma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

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taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)

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taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug

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taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout or arthritis

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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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

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an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away

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pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days

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redness or swelling is present

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fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days

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any new symptoms occur

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ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs

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.

Directions

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drink a full glass of water with each dose

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swallow whole, do not chew or crush

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do not exceed recommended dose

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adults and children 12 years and older: take 4-8 tablets every 4 hours, as needed, not more than 48 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor

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children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information

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store at room temperature 15⁰C - 30⁰C (59⁰F - 86⁰F)

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for institutional use only

Inactive ingredients

cellulose, D &C yellow
#10, FD&C yellow #6, hypromellose, iron oxide,
methacrylic acid, PEG, polydextrose, propylene
glycol, silica, simethicone, sodium bicarbonate,
sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, talc, titanium dioxide,
triacetin, triethyl citrate, wax. May also contain:
acetylated monoglycerides, croscarmellose sodium,
hypromellose phthalate, lactose, mineral oil,
polysorbate 80, stearic acid.

Repackaged By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

package label

GERICARE

Repackaged By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

NDC 68788-7792
ADULT LOW DOSE

ENTERIC COATED ASPIRIN

pain reliever (NSAID)

orange flavored

PACKAGE NOT CHILD RESISTANT


81 mg each

Compare to the active ingredient in Bayer low dose aspirin*