EXTRA STRENGTH ASPIRIN tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

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

Available from:

Healthlife of USA

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Pain reliever/ Fever reducer Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: - headache - muscular aches - backache - minor pain of arthritis - the common cold - toothache - premenstrual and menstrual cramps - if you are allergic to aspirin, or any other pain reliever/fever reducer - you have asthma  - stomach bleeding warning applies to you - you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn - you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis or kidney disease - you are taking a diuretic - taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis - taking any other drug or are under a doctor's care for any serious condition - you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: - feel faint - have bloody or black stools - vomit blood - have stomach pain that does not get better 2.   an allergic reaction occurs. - seek medical help right away. 3.   ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs 4.   pain gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days 5.   redness or swelling present

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

EXTRA STRENGTH ASPIRIN- EXTRA STRENGTH ASPIRIN TABLET
HEALTHLIFE OF USA
_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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EXTRA STRENGTH ASPIRIN
DRUG FACTS
PURPOSE
Pain reliever/ Fever reducer
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)
Aspirin 325mg
USES
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
headache
muscular aches
backache
minor pain of arthritis
the common cold
toothache
premenstrual and menstrual cramps
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 behaviour 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 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 prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs
[aspirin,
ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
take more or for a longer time than directed
DO NOT USE
if you are allergic to aspirin, or any other pain reliever/fever
reducer
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF
you have asthma
stomach bleeding warning applies to you
you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis or kidney
disease
you are taking a diuretic
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis
taking any other drug or are under a doctor's care for any serious
condition
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF:
1. you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
feel faint
have bloody or black stools
vomit blood
have stomach pain that does not