Ecotrin (aspirin 81 mg) Dailymed

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient

(in each tablet)

Aspirin (NSAID) *81mg

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever

Uses

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
  • headache
  • minor arthritis pain
  • toothache
  • menstrual pain
  • colds
• or as recommended by a doctor

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
• shock
• facial swelling
• asthma (wheezing)

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 have asthma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• 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
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• redness or swelling is present
• any new symptoms appear
• ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs

These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 4 to 8 tablets every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Drink a full glass of water with each dose.
• do not take more than 48 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
• children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other Information

• Tamper Evident Feature: Do not use if printed inner-seal beneath cap is missing or broken.
• store below 25ºC (77ºF)

Inactive Ingredients

carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, EDTA, FD&C yellow#6, glyceryl monostearate, hypromellose, methacrylic acid copolymer, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate. Printed with edible ink.

Questions Or Comments?

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