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Aspirin Packs

ASPIRIN

Standard Dose
Directions drink a full glass of water with each dose Adults and children: Take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours or 3 tablets every 6 hours, not to exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours. (12 years and over) Children under 12 years: Consult a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses Temporarily relieves headache toothache pain and fever of colds muscle pain menstrual pain minor pain of arthritis
Summary

Indications and usage Uses Temporarily relieves headache toothache pain and fever of colds muscle pain menstrual pain minor pain of arthritis Dosage and administration Directions drink a full glass of water with each dose Adults and children: Take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours or 3 tablets every 6 hours, not to exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours. (12 years and over) Children under 12 years: Consult a doctor 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.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses Temporarily relieves headache toothache pain and fever of colds muscle pain menstrual pain minor pain of arthritis Dosage and administration Directions drink a full glass of water with each dose Adults and children: Take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours or 3 tablets every 6 hours, not to exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours. (12 years and over) Children under 12 years: Consult a doctor 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 facial swelling asthma (wheezing) shock If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. 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 alcohol 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 facial swelling asthma (wheezing) shock If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
  • Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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