Ascriptin Maximum Strength Buffered Aspirin Aspirin ASPIRIN ASPIRIN ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE CALCIUM CARBONATE MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE CARNAUBA WAX MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM FD&C BLUE NO. 1 HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED MAGNESIUM STEARATE MANNITOL METHYLPARABEN PROPYLENE GLYCOL SUCROSE STARCH, CORN SHELLAC SACCHARIN SODIUM SORBITOL TALC TITANIUM DIOXIDE White capsule blue lettering Capsule shaped tablet MS;Ascriptin
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Principal Display Ascriptin Maxium Stregth
- Principal Display Ascriptin Maxium Stregth
Overview
Uses • for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with: • arthritis • headache • muscular aches • a cold • toothache • premenstrual & menstrual cramps
Indications & Usage
Uses • for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with: • arthritis • headache • muscular aches • a cold • toothache • premenstrual & menstrual cramps
Dosage & Administration
Directions • do not use more than directed • drink a full glass of water with each dose • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms persist; not more than 8 caplets in 24 hours • children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Warnings & Precautions
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
Boxed Warning
DO NOT USE IF INNER FOIL SEAL IMPRINTED WITH “SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION” IS BROKEN OR MISSING THIS PACKAGE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT YOUNG CHILDREN
Purpose
Purpose pain reliever
Do Not Use
Do Not Use • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
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 • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs • painful area is red or swollen • pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days • fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days • any new symptoms appear
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Storage & Handling
Other Information • each caplet contains: calcium 90 mg, and magnesium 15 mg • store at controlled room temperature 20 0 - 25 0 C (68 0 - 77 0 F) • protect from moisture and excessive heat
Questions
Questions or comments? call 1-800-452-0051 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LISTED ON OTHER PANELS Product description MS - White capsule-shaped film-coated compressed tablet imprinted on one side with “MS Ascriptin“ in blue Country of origin -- MADE IN USA Tamper-Evident Feature -- DO NOT USE IF INNER FOIL SEAL IMPRINTED WITH “SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION” IS BROKEN OR MISSING Dist. by: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622 ©20XX (If applicable) THIS PACKAGE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT YOUNG CHILDREN
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