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Aspirin Enteric Coated

Generic: ASPIRIN

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Basic Information
Manufacturer
CVS Pharmacy
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
c55304be-bfc0-46a8-a37e-2e6ba9098394
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever
Indications & Usage
Uses for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains or as recommended by your doctor.

Because of its delayed action, this product will not provide fast relief of headaches or other symptoms needing immediate relief.
Warnings
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 shock asthma (wheezing) Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding.

The chance is higher if you take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others] are age 60 or older take more or for a longer time than directed have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug Do not use if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients Ask a doctor before use if 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 Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for gout diabetes arthritis 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: vomit blood feel faint have bloody or black stools have stomach pain that does not get better ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

It is especially important not to use aspirin at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely 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.