ST. JOSEPH CHEWABLE LOW DOSE ASPIRIN- aspirin tablet, chewable

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

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

Available from:

Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC

INN (International Name):

ASPIRIN

Composition:

ASPIRIN 81 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Pain reliever - temporarily relieves minor aches and pains - ask your doctor about other uses for St. Joseph Safety Coated 81 mg Aspirin

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

ST. JOSEPH CHEWABLE LOW DOSE ASPIRIN- ASPIRIN TABLET, CHEWABLE
FOUNDATION CONSUMER HEALTHCARE LLC
_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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ST. JOSEPH CHEWABLE LOW DOSE ASPIRIN
_DRUG FACTS_
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)
Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID)
1
PURPOSE
Pain reliever
USES
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains
ask your doctor about other uses for St. Joseph Safety Coated 81 mg
Aspirin
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
facial swelling
asthma (wheezing)
shock
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
®
1
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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
for at least 7 days after tonsillectomy or oral surgery unless
directed by a doctor
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF
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
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE taking a prescription
drug for
gout, diabetes o