BAYER ASPIRIN EXTRA STRENGTH CAPLETS- bayer aspirin extra strength tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (ASPIRIN - UNII:R16CO5Y76E)

Available from:

Bayer HealthCare LLC.

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Pain reliever/fever reducer temporarily relieves - headache - pain and fever of colds - muscle pain - menstrual pain - toothache - minor pain of arthritis 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 - an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away. - 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 - pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days - redness or swelling is present - fever lasts more than 3 days - new symptoms occur - ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

BAYER ASPIRIN EXTRA STRENGTH CAPLETS- BAYER ASPIRIN EXTRA
STRENGTH TABLET
BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC.
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BAYER ASPIRIN EXTRA STRENGTH CAPLETS
_DRUG FACTS_
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Aspirin 500 mg (NSAID)
1
Pain reliever/fever reducer
_USES_
temporarily relieves
headache
pain and fever of colds
muscle pain
menstrual pain
toothache
minor pain of arthritis
_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
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
1
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory 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 are taking a diuretic
you have asthma
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:
● feel faint ● vomit blood ● have bl