Hospak® Unit Dose Products
Drug Facts
ASPIRIN 325 mg (5gr) (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
MICRO-COATED TABLETS
Uses
-for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to:
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- Headache
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- Colds
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- Menstrual pain
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- Muscle pain
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- Toothache
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- Minor pain of arthritis
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- Or as directed by your 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 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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- Shock
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- Asthma (wheezing)
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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- 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
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- Take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDS (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
Do not use - if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer, if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if
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- Stomach bleeding warning applies to you
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- You have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
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- You have asthma
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- You have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
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- You are taking a diuretic
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- You have not been drinking fluids
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- You have lost a lot of fluid due to vomiting or diarrhea
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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- Taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout or arthritis
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- Taking any other drug
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- Under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
Warning:
This Unit Dose package is not child resistant and is Intended for Institutional Use Only.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
-you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding
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- Feel faint
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- Have bloody or black stools
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- Vomit blood
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- have stomach pain that does not get better
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- pain get worse or lasts more than 10 days
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- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
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- any new symptoms appear
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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
Drink a full glass of water with each dose
Adults and children 12 years and over:
Take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 hours while symptoms last.
Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
Children under 12 years: consult a doctor
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Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Other Information
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- Do not use if packet is torn, cut or opened.
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- Store at 25C (77F) excursions permitted between 15-30C (59-86F)
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- use by expiration date on package
Mfg. by: Time-Cap Labs Inc., Farmingdale, NY 11735
Dist. By: Hospak® Unit Dose Products, Huntley, IL 60142
Rev. 08/17
Distributed By:
Cardinal Health
Dublin, OH 43017
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