LOW STRENGTH CHEWABLE ASPIRIN
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aspirin tablet, chewable
Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Aspirin 81 mg(NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever
Uses
- for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains
- ask your doctor about other uses for 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
- 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 your 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 are taking a diuretic
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- you had a tonsillectomy or oral surgery within the past 7 days
- you have: -high blood pressure -heart disease -liver cirrhosis -kidney disease -asthma
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
- redness or swelling is present
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- 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
- do not exceed recommended dose
- adults
and children 12 years and older: take 4-8 tablets every 4 hours, as
needed, not more than 48 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other information
- store at room temperature 15⁰C - 30⁰C (59⁰F - 86⁰F)
- for institutional use only
Inactive ingredients
dextrates, FD and C yellow #6, lake, flavor , saccharin sodium, starch.
Package label
GERICARE
NDC 57896-911-36
SEE NEW WARNINGSADULT LOW STRENGTH
CHEWABLE ASPIRIN
pain reliever (NSAID)
orange flavored
PACKAGE NOT CHILD RESISTANT
36 Tablets
81 mg each
Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken.
LOW STRENGTH CHEWABLE ASPIRIN
aspirin
tablet, chewable
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Revised: 12/2011Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp
