First Aid Only Aspirin (aspirin 325 mg) Dailymed

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
• 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 •facial swelling •shock •asthma (wheezing)

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 are allergic to aspirinor any other pain reliever/fever reducer

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 prescription drugs for gout, diabetes or arthritis

When using this product

• take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

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
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• if ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
• redness or swelling is present in the painful area
• any new symptoms appear
• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

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.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• do not take more than directed
• the smallest effective dose should be used
• do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings)
• drink a full glass of water with each dose

Adults and children: (12 years and older)

Take 1 or 2 tablets with water every 4 hours as needed. Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.

Children under 12 years:

Do not give to children under 12 years of age.

Other Information

• read all product information before using
• store at room temperature 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)
• avoid excessive heat and humidity
• tamper evident sealed packets
• do not use any opened or torn packets

Inactive Ingredients

corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, titanium dioxide

Questions Or Comments?

1-800-835-2263

First Aid Only Aspirin Label

First Aid Only Label