Adult Low Dose Aspirin

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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Reye’s syndrome:

Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this products. 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
asthma (wheezing)
facial swelling
shock

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

you have ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer

the 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

gout
diabetes
arthritis

you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faint, vomit blood, have bloody or black stools, have stomach pain that does not get better
allergic reaction occurs
pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
redness or swelling is present
any new symptoms occur
ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs

These could be signs of a serious condition.

ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Legal Issues

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FDA Safety Alerts

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Manufacturer Warnings

There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.

FDA Labeling Changes

There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.

Uses

for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains or as recommended by your doctor. Because of its delayed action, this product may not provide fast relief of headache or other symptoms needing immediate relief.
ask your doctor about other uses for this product.

History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

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