Low Dose Aspirin (Enteric Coated)
81 mg, 500 tablets
Item Catalog Number: 00892 |
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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 |
| References |
| Active Ingredient (in each tablet) |
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Serving Size 1 tablet |
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Servings Per Container 500 |
| Amount Per Serving |
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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. | |
| Dosage and Use |
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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. | |
| Caution |
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Do not use if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer. |
| Allergy alert |
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Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: hives, facial swelling, shock, asthma (wheezing). |
| Warnings |
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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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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. |
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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (blood thinning), gout, diabetes, or arthritis. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. |
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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. |
| Important |
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See your doctor before taking this product for other serious side effects that could occur with self treatment. |