MICRO-COATED ASPIRIN
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aspirin tablet, coated
Rugby Laboratories, Inc
DRUG FACTSActive ingredient (in each tablet)
Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID*)
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever/Fever reducer
Usestemporarily relieves
- headache
- minor pain of arthritis
- toothache
- muscle pain
- pain and fever of colds
- menstrual pain
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
- shock
- asthma (wheezing)
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if the user:
- is age 60 or older
- has had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- takes a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- takes other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
- takes more or for a longer time than directed
- has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
Ask a doctor before use if
- stomach bleeding warning applies to user
- user has a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- user has high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
- user is taking a diuretic
- user has asthma
- user has not been drinking fluids
- user has lost a lot of fluid due to vomiting or diarrhea
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is
- taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis
- taking any other drug
- under a doctor's care for any serious condition
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- user experiences any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
- feels faint
- has bloody or black stools
- vomits blood
- has 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
- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
- any new symptoms appear
- ringing in the ears or a 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 and children 12 years and over: 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours while symptoms last, not more than 12 tablets in 24 hours
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children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other information
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- coated for easier swallowing
Inactive ingredients corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments? call
1-800-645-2158, 9 am - 5 pm ET, Monday - Friday
MICRO-COATED ASPIRIN
aspirin
tablet, coated
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Revised: 09/2011Rugby Laboratories, Inc
