Daily Low Dose for Doctor Recommended Preventive TherapyCALL 911, THEN CRUSH OR CHEW 2 TABLETS. ASA MAY HELP SAVE YOUR LIFE IF YOU THINKYOU ARE HAVING A HEART ATTACK*(*see insert for heart attack signs and symptoms)
Recommended Dosage: Adults (18 years of age or older) Dose for Doctor-Supervised, long-term preventive therapy: 1 to 4 tablets daily as directed by your doctor. Swallow whole. Do not crush or break tablets, unless you think you are having a heart attack. It is hazardous to exceed the dose recommended by your doctor. During Heart Attack: Call 911, crush or chew 2 tablets. Inform the emergency services or hospital that you have taken ASA.
Warnings:Reye's syndrome: Do not give to children or teenagers less than 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 81 mg for preventative therapy without talking to a doctor of pharmacist, as NSAIDs may interfere with ASA.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 or if you: 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.
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