Country: United States
Language: English
Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (ASPIRIN - UNII:R16CO5Y76E)
Acme United Corporation
ORAL
OTC DRUG
Pain reliever/fever reducer Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains associated with ■ headache ■ minor arthritis pain ■ common cold ■ menstrual cramps ■ muscular aches ■ backache ■ toothache Temporarily reduces fever. ■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/ fever reducer ■ right before or after heart surgery ■ if you are taking prescription drugs for gout, diabetes or arthritis ■ 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 ■ you have asthma ■ under a doctor's care for any serious condition ■ taking any other drug ■ 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 ■ pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days ■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days ■ you have difficulty swallowing ■ if ringing in
OTC monograph final
PHYSICIANS CARE ASPIRIN- ASPIRIN 325MG TABLET, COATED ACME UNITED CORPORATION _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._ ---------- PHYSICIANS CARE ASPIRIN _DRUG FACTS_ _ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)_ Aspirin (NSAID*) 325 mg *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug _PURPOSE_ Pain reliever/fever reducer _USES_ TEMPORARILY RELIEVES MINOR ACHES AND PAINS ASSOCIATED WITH ■ headache ■ minor arthritis pain ■ common cold ■ menstrual cramps ■ muscular aches ■ backache ■ toothache TEMPORARILY REDUCES FEVER. _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: ■ hives ■ skin reddening ■ facial swelling ■ rash ■ asthma (wheezing) ■ blisters ■ shock If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. STOMACH BLEEDING WARNING: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause 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 alcohol drinks every day while using this product ■ take more or for a longer time than directed DO NOT USE ■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/ fever reducer ■ right before or after heart surgery ■ if you are taking prescription drugs for gout, diabetes or arthritis ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF ■ stomach bleeding warning applies to Read the complete document