Asa 325 Mg Delayed Release Oral Tablet
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID
Purpose
Pain reliever
Uses
- for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- muscle pain
- toothache
- menstrual pain
- colds
- minor pain of arthritis
- or as recommended by your doctor
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 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 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 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 a prescription drug for:
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
- 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 for more than 10 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
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 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 (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
- drink a full glass of water with each dose
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 hours; do not exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other information
- store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) in a dry place
- retain carton for complete product information
Inactive ingredients
corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow #10, FD&C yellow #6, hypromellose, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polysorbate 80, simethicone, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate
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REGULAR STRENGTH
Enteric Coated Aspirin
SAFETY COATED
Pain Reliever (NSAID)
†Compare to the active ingredient in REGULAR STRENGTH ECOTRIN®
125 TABLETS
325 mg Each