ARAMARK ASPIRIN- aspirin tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (ASPIRIN - UNII:R16CO5Y76E)

Available from:

Western First Aid Safety DBA Aramark

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Purpose Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer Uses: temporarily relieves minor pain due to: • headache • menstrual pain • minor pain of arthritis • muscle pain • pain and fever of colds • toothache • temporarily reduces fever

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

ARAMARK ASPIRIN- ASPIRIN TABLET
WESTERN FIRST AID SAFETY DBA ARAMARK
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may
be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies.
FDA has not
evaluated whether this product complies.
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ARAMARK ASPIRIN
DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
(IN EACH TABLET)
Aspirin USP (NSAID)* 325 mg
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
PURPOSE
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
USES: temporarily relieves minor pain
due to: • headache • menstrual pain
• minor pain of arthritis • muscle pain
• pain and fever of colds • toothache
• temporarily reduces fever
WARNINGS:
REYE’S SYNDROME: • Children and teenagers
should not use this medicine for chicken pox or
flu symptoms before a doctor is consulted about
Reye’s Syndrome, a rare but serious illness
reported to be associated with aspirin
ALLERGY ALERT - DO NOT USE:
• if you are allergic to aspirin or any other
salicylate
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any
other pain reliever/fever reducer
STOMACH BLEEDING WARNING:
This product contains nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which may
cause 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 an NSAID
(aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
• take more or for a longer time than directed
DO NOT USE:
• with any other pain reliever/fever reducer
ASK DOCTOR BEFORE USING IF YOU HAVE:
• upset stomach or stomach pain
• ulcers
• bleeding problems
• high blood pressure
• heart or kidney disease
• taken a diuretic
• reached age 60 or older
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE:
• taking any other drug containing an NSAID
(prescription or nonprescription) taking a blood
thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF: ringing in the
ears or loss of hearing occurs
• pain or fever persists or gets worse
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