Uses
temporarily relieves:
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- pain and fever of colds
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- headache
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- muscle pain
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- minor pain of arthritis
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- toothache
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- menstrual pain
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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- facial swelling
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- shock
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- hives
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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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- 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
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- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
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- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
Do not use
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- if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
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- 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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- you have asthma
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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 high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
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- you are taking a diuretic
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking a prescription drug for
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- gout
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- diabetes
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- arthritis
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
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- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
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- have bloody or black stools
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- feel faint
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- have stomach pain that does not get better
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- vomit blood
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- ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
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- pain gets 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
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- new symptoms occur
These could be signs of a serious condition.
Directions
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- do not take more than directed
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- drink a full glass of water with each dose
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- adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours or 3 tablets every 6 hours, not to exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
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- children under 12 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor
Other information
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- use by expiration date on package
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- store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
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NDC 68788-8256
GERICARE
ASPIRIN
(NSAID) • 325 mg each
PAIN RELIEVER / FEVER REDUCER
COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE
INGREDIENT OF BAYER® ASPIRIN**
1000 TABLETS
Actual Size
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED
SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING
50844
REV0122D24912
**This product is not manufactured or distributed by
Bayer AG, owner of the registered trademark Bayer®
Aspirin
DISTRIBUTED BY:
GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICAL CORP.
1650 63 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Repackaged By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
