UNCOATED ASPIRIN
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aspirin tablet
WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER,INCORPORATED
CVS 44-249Active ingredient
Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
provides temporary relief of
- headache
- pain and fever of colds
- muscle pain
- menstrual pain
- toothache
- minor pain of arthritis
Warnings
Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or 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 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)
- take more or for a longer time than directed
- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Do not use
if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
Ask a doctor before use if
the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- you have liver cirrhosis
- you have asthma
- you have high blood pressure
- you have heart or kidney disease
- you have taken a diuretic
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
- taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout or arthritis
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- 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
- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- any new symptoms occur
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- drink a full glass of water with each dose
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adults: 1 to 2 tablets with water. Dosage may be repeated every 4 hours, not to exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours.
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children under 12: consult a doctor
Other information
- store at room temperature
- use by expiration date on package
Inactive ingredients
starch
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value size
1000 tablets
NDC-59779-249-16
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Uncoated
ASPIRIN
TABLETS
PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER REDUCER (NSAID)
Caffeine free
Sodium free
1000 TABLETS, 325 mg
50844 REV0510D24916
Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
© 2010 CVS/pharmacy
www.cvs.com 1-800-shop-CVS
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UNCOATED ASPIRIN
aspirin
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Revised: 05/2011WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER,INCORPORATED
