| Numerous studies document the multiple
health benefits of daily low dose aspirin. Aspirin helps to
maintain normal platelet aggregation in blood vessels via
several mechanisms, including suppressing thromboxane H2,
prostaglandin E2, and possibly C-reactive protein.116-133 |
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References
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| Active
Ingredient (in each tablet) |
| Serving Size 1 tablet
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| Servings Per
Container 500 |
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Amount Per Serving |
|
Aspirin |
81 mg |
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Inactive ingredients: acetylated
monoglycerides, anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon
dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow #10,
hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, iron oxide
ochre, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil,
polyethylene glycol (PEG-400), polysorbate 80,
titanium dioxide. |
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| Dosage and
Use |
 |
For the temporary relief of minor
aches and pains or as recommended by your doctor. |
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|
Adults and children 12 years and
over: take four to eight tablets every four hours,
not to exceed 48 tablets in 24 hours unless directed
by a doctor. |
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|
Drink a full glass of water with
each dose. |
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|
Children under 12 years: consult
a doctor. |
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| Caution |
| Do not use if you are allergic to aspirin
or any other pain reliever/fever reducer. |
| Allergy
alert |
| Aspirin may cause a severe allergic
reaction which may include: hives, facial swelling, shock,
asthma (wheezing). |
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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. |
| Alcohol warning:
If you consume three or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask
your doctor whether you should take aspirin or other pain
relievers/fever reducers. Aspirin may cause stomach
bleeding. |
| Ask a doctor or pharmacist
before use if you are taking a
prescription drug for anticoagulation (blood thinning),
gout, diabetes, or arthritis. |
| Stop use and ask a doctor if
new symptoms occur • an
allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away •
pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days • redness or
swelling is present • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing
occurs. |
| If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use. It is especially
important not to use aspirin dur-ing the last three months
of pregnancy unless specifically 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. |
| Ask a doctor before use if you
have: asthma • ulcers •
bleeding problems • stomach problems (such as heart-burn,
upset stomach or stomach pain) that persist or recur.
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|
Important |
| See your doctor before taking this
product for other serious side effects that could occur with
self treatment. |
