BUFFERIN ARTHRITIS- aspirin tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

Aspirin (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (Aspirin - UNII:R16CO5Y76E)

Available from:

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc.

INN (International Name):

Aspirin

Composition:

Aspirin 325 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Pain reliever/fever reducer - temporarily relieves minor aches and pains associated with: headache minor pain of arthritis backache toothache the common cold muscular aches premenstrual & menstrual cramps - headache - minor pain of arthritis - backache - toothache - the common cold - muscular aches - premenstrual & menstrual cramps - temporarily reduces fever

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

BUFFERIN ARTHRITIS- ASPIRIN TABLET
DR. REDDY'S LABORATORIES INC.
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may be marketed if they_
_comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not
evaluated whether this product complies._
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BUFFERIN ARTHRITIS
_DRUG FACTS_
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)
Buffered aspirin equal to 325 mg aspirin (NSAID) (buffered with
magnesium carbonate, calcium
carbonate and magnesium oxide)
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PURPOS E
Pain reliever/fever reducer
US ES
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains associated with:
headache
minor pain of arthritis
backache
toothache
the common cold
muscular aches
premenstrual & menstrual cramps
temporarily reduces fever
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
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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
take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs
[aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen,
or others]
DO NOT USE if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain
reliever/fever reducer.
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF
you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or
kidney disease
stomach bleeding warning applies to you
you have a history of st