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 controlled room temperature

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous lactose, black iron oxide, brown iron oxide, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow #10 aluminum
lake, hypromellose, iron oxide ochre, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polysorbate 80, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac, simethicone, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate

package label

GERICARE

Repackaged By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
NDC 68788-7107
ADULT LOW DOSE
ENTERIC COATED

ASPIRIN
pain reliever (NSAID)


81 mg each
Compare to the active ingredient in Bayer low dose aspirin*