Drug caution code
Doctor supervised long-term preventative therapy in adults
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Shape
NOT REQUIRED / OTHER
Sub brand name
N/A
U.P.C
063848904015
#NPN
N/A
#DIN
02449277
Content
81.0 MG / 0.0
Call 911, then chew or crush 2 tablets if you think you are having a heart attack.
Directions
- (Adults ≥ 18 years) doctor supervised long-term preventive therapy: 1-4 tablets daily as directed by your doctor. Swallow whole. Do not crush or break tablets. It is hazardous to exceed the dose recommended by your doctor.
- During a Heart Attack: Call 911, then chew 2 tablets. Inform the emergency services / hospital that you have taken ASA 81 mg.
Other information store at room temperature (15℃ - 30℃). Read insert for important information before use. Product monograph is available to doctors and pharmacists upon request.
Directions
- (Adults ≥ 18 years) doctor supervised long-term preventive therapy: 1-4 tablets daily as directed by your doctor. Swallow whole. Do not crush or break tablets. It is hazardous to exceed the dose recommended by your doctor.
- During a Heart Attack: Call 911, then chew 2 tablets. Inform the emergency services / hospital that you have taken ASA 81 mg.
Other information store at room temperature (15℃ - 30℃). Read insert for important information before use. Product monograph is available to doctors and pharmacists upon request.
WARNINGS
REYE'S SYNDROME Do not give to children and teenagers under 18 years of age who have chicken pox, cold or flu symptoms. ASA is reported to be linked to Reye's Syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
STOMACH BLEEDING WARNING
- ASA may cause severe stomach bleeding
- stop use and get medical help right away if you feel faint, vomit blood, have bloody or black stools, have stomach pain that does not get better
ALLERGY ALERT
- ASA may cause a severe allergic reaction including skin rash or hives, face swelling, wheezing, trouble breathing
- if an allergic reaction occurs get medical help right away
DO NOT USE
- if you are taking other products containing ASA, salicylates, NSAIDs/pain relievers/fever reducers, are allergic to or, have asthma brought on by ASA, salicylates or NSAIDs, have or have had ulcers, are prone to bleeding, have active or severe liver or kidney disease or congestive heart failure, are using methotrexate at doses of 15 mg/week or more, are in the last trimester of pregnancy
- with NSAIDs (ibuprofen and naproxen) if you are taking ASA for preventive therapy without talking to a doctor or pharmacist, as NSAIDs may interfere with ASA 81 mg
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU
- have stomach problems such as heartburn, asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, gout, severe anemia, any other serious condition
- take 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day
- take any other medication, especially acetaminophen, diuretics, blood thinners, methotrexate, steroids, medicine for seizures, arthritis, diabetes, or gout
- are 60 years or older, pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding, having surgery in 5 to 7 days
- have not seen a doctor about your condition
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- you have an allergic reaction (get medical help right away), any hearing loss, ringing or buzzing in the ears, redness or swelling, bleeding or bruising, nausea or vomiting
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. This package contains enough drug to seriously harm a child. In case of overdose, call a Poison Control Centre or get medical help right away.
REYE'S SYNDROME Do not give to children and teenagers under 18 years of age who have chicken pox, cold or flu symptoms. ASA is reported to be linked to Reye's Syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
STOMACH BLEEDING WARNING
- ASA may cause severe stomach bleeding
- stop use and get medical help right away if you feel faint, vomit blood, have bloody or black stools, have stomach pain that does not get better
ALLERGY ALERT
- ASA may cause a severe allergic reaction including skin rash or hives, face swelling, wheezing, trouble breathing
- if an allergic reaction occurs get medical help right away
DO NOT USE
- if you are taking other products containing ASA, salicylates, NSAIDs/pain relievers/fever reducers, are allergic to or, have asthma brought on by ASA, salicylates or NSAIDs, have or have had ulcers, are prone to bleeding, have active or severe liver or kidney disease or congestive heart failure, are using methotrexate at doses of 15 mg/week or more, are in the last trimester of pregnancy
- with NSAIDs (ibuprofen and naproxen) if you are taking ASA for preventive therapy without talking to a doctor or pharmacist, as NSAIDs may interfere with ASA 81 mg
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU
- have stomach problems such as heartburn, asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, gout, severe anemia, any other serious condition
- take 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day
- take any other medication, especially acetaminophen, diuretics, blood thinners, methotrexate, steroids, medicine for seizures, arthritis, diabetes, or gout
- are 60 years or older, pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding, having surgery in 5 to 7 days
- have not seen a doctor about your condition
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- you have an allergic reaction (get medical help right away), any hearing loss, ringing or buzzing in the ears, redness or swelling, bleeding or bruising, nausea or vomiting
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. This package contains enough drug to seriously harm a child. In case of overdose, call a Poison Control Centre or get medical help right away.
Inactive ingredients colloidal silica, corn starch, FD&C blue no. 1, hypromellose, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulphate, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate
Purpose | |
Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) 81 mg (NSAID)* | Daily preventive therapy |