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Details
Manufacturer
St Josephs Health Products
Baltimore, MD 21201
Indications
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains.
Directions
Keep outer carton for complete warnings and product information. Drink a full glass of water with each dose. Adults and Children 12 Years and Over: Take 4 to 8 tablets every 4 hours while symptoms persist. Do not exceed 48 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. Children Under 12 Years of Age: Do not use unless directed by a doctor. Store at controlled room temperature 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C).
Ingredients
Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet): Aspirin (81 mg) (NSAID [Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug]). Inactive Ingredients: FD&C Red 40, FD&C Yellow 6, Hypromellose, Methacrylic Acid Copolymer, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Pregelatinized Starch, Silica, Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Stearic Acid, Talc, Triethyl Citrate.
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 you have ever had an allergic reaction to any pain reliever or 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 have asthma; you are taking a diuretic. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for gout; diabetes; 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; allergic reaction occurs; ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs; pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days; new symptoms appear; redness or swelling is present (These could be signs of a serious condition). If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last three 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. (1-800-222-1222). Do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing.
