mckesson aspirin drug facts

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

Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains

Pain reliever

• 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 or as directed by a doctor.

• children under 12 do not use unless directed by a doctor

• store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)

corn starch, dextrose excipient, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, flavors, saccharin sodium

• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any pain reliever/fever reducer
• for at least 7 days after tonsillectomy or oral surgery unless directed by a doctor

1-800-719-9260

• 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

• 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
• ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• new symptoms occur
• redness or swelling is present

These could be signs of a serious condition.

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.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

taking a prescription drug for

• gout
• diabetes
• arthritis

CommUnityCare Federally Qualified Health Centers

ASPIRIN

81mg

CHEWABLE

TABS #36

Date:

Name:

Dr.

TAKE AS DIRECTED.

123456

1/1/01

ASPIRIN 81mg #36 CHEWABLE TABS NDC 76413-330-36

Batch: 123456

Lot: 123456

Exp: 1/1/01

SUNMARK

Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any other person than the patient for whom prescribed.

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

Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains

Pain reliever

• 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 or as directed by a doctor.

• children under 12 do not use unless directed by a doctor

• store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)

corn starch, dextrose excipient, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, flavors, saccharin sodium

• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any pain reliever/fever reducer
• for at least 7 days after tonsillectomy or oral surgery unless directed by a doctor

1-800-719-9260

• 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

• 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
• ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• new symptoms occur
• redness or swelling is present

These could be signs of a serious condition.

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.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

taking a prescription drug for

• gout
• diabetes
• arthritis

CommUnityCare Federally Qualified Health Centers

ASPIRIN

81mg

CHEWABLE

TABS #36

Date:

Name:

Dr.

TAKE AS DIRECTED.

123456

1/1/01

ASPIRIN 81mg #36 CHEWABLE TABS NDC 76413-330-36

Batch: 123456

Lot: 123456

Exp: 1/1/01

SUNMARK

Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any other person than the patient for whom prescribed.