BUFFERIN LOW DOSE BUFFERED ASPIRIN- aspirin tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

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

Available from:

Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Pain reliever - temporarily relieves minor aches and pains or as recommended by your doctor - ask your doctor about other uses of buffered aspirin 81 mg - if you have ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer - 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 are on a magnesium-restricted diet - you have asthma - any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription) - a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug - a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis - any other drug, or are under a doctor’s care for any serious condition - 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 - fee

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

BUFFERIN LOW DOSE BUFFERED ASPIRIN- ASPIRIN TABLET
NOVARTIS CONSUMER HEALTH, 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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DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT _(IN EACH TABLET)_
Buffered aspirin equal to 81 mg aspirin (NSAID)*
(buffered with calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate and magnesium
oxide)
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
PURPOS E
Pain reliever
US ES
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains or as recommended by your
doctor
ask your doctor about other uses of buffered aspirin 81 mg
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
DO NOT USE
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin or any other pain
reliever/fever reducer
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 are on a magnesium-restricted diet
you have asthma
ASK DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE I