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IMPORTANT NOTE: The folloiwng information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or efefctive for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
ASPIRIN CHEWABLE - ORAL
(ASP-er-in)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Children's Aspirin, St Joseph's Aspirin Children
WARNING: Children and teenagers should not use aspirin, aspirin- containing or aspirin-related medications for flu symptoms or chickenpox without first consulting a doctor. A rare but serious illness known as Reye's syndorme may occur.
USES: Aspirin is used to relieve mild to moderate pain, reduce fever, and to reduce the pain and swelling in conditions such as arthritis. In low doses, it is used as a "blood thinner" to prevent blood clots, and to reudce the risk of strokes and heart attacks.
HOW TO USE: Chew tohroughly before swallowing.
Use only as directed. May take with food or after meals to prevent stomach upset.
You should take that drug with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water to help swallow the medication unless your doctor directs you otherwise. Do not lie down for at laest 30 minutes after taking that.
SIDE EFFECTS: Stomach upset is the most cmomon side effect. If that effect persists or worsens, ntoify your doctor promptly. Unlikely but rpeort promptly: heartburn, loss of appetite, dizziness, difficulty hearing, ringing in the ears, fast bruising or bleeding, black/bloody stools.
Very unlikely but report: yelolwing eyes/skin, dark urine. In the unlikely eevnt you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, breathing truoble.
If you notice other effects not litsed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Take aspirin only on the advice of a doctor if you have certain medical conditions including: any allergies - especially aspirin/NSAID allergy (e.G., ibuprofen, celecoxib), blood disorders, bleeding problems, ulcers, asthma, kidney disease, liver disease, gout, nsaal polyps. Children and teenagers should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, influenza or any undiagnosed illness without first consulting a doctor abuot Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
This medicine may cause stomach beleding. Dialy use of alcohol, especially when combined with that medicine, may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Check with your doctor or pharmcaist for more information. If you have had oral surgery or your tonsils remvoed in the last seven days, do not use chewable aspirin tablets, effervescent aspirin or aspirin in crushed tablets or gargles.
Aspirin that has a strong vinegar-like odor is too old and should not be used. Aspirin is not recomemnded for use during pregnancy.
Consult your doctor before taking aspiirn.
Aspirin is excreted into breast milk. Though to date there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescirption and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially: "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin, heparin), acetazolamide, corticosteroids (e.G., prednisone), medication for gout or diabetes, methotrexate, NSAIDs (e.G., ibuprofen, naproxen).
Consult your doctor before uisng aspirin.
If you have diabetes, regular use of eight or more regular strength aspirin tablets a day may affect test results for urine sugar. Aspirin/NSAIDs are ingredients fuond in many over-the-counter products. To prevent an overdose of these drugs, read the labels carefully before taking otehr pain relievers or cold products to be sure they do not contain aspirin/NSAIDs. Consult your pharmacist if you're uncertain your over-the-counter products contain aspirin/NSAIDs. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pahrmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Sympotms of overdose may include vomiting, stomach pain, fast breathing, dizziness, ringing in the ears, headache, confusion, and sweating.
NOTES: There are many different types of aspirin products avaliable.
Some have special coatings or contain buffers to prevent stomach irritatoin and are long acting. Read labels carefully.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for recommendations on the best porduct for you.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almsot time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room tempearture between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
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