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Adult Low Dose Aspirin

ASPIRIN

Standard Dose
Directions 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 last do not take more than 48 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by doctor children under 12 years : ask a doctor Other information store at room temperature 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporary relief of minor aches and pains or as recommended by your doctor.
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporary relief of minor aches and pains or as recommended by your doctor.

Because of its delayed release action, this product will not provide fast relief of headache or symptoms needing immediate relief.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporary relief of minor aches and pains or as recommended by your doctor. Because of its delayed release action, this product will not provide fast relief of headache or symptoms needing immediate relief. Dosage and administration Directions 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 last do not take more than 48 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by doctor children under 12 years : ask a doctor Other information store at room temperature 15-30°C (59-86°F) Warnings and cautions 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 shock facial swelling 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 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product take more or for a longer time than directed

Monitoring

  • 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 shock facial swelling 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 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product take more or for a longer time than directed

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.