St. Joseph 81 mg

SAFETY-COATED ASPIRIN

Overview

Safety-coated, so they’re easy to swallow and help protect against stomach upset, each tablet contains 81 mg of aspirin, the dose most doctors recommend for daily aspirin regimens. Here’s how it works: Enteric coating is a delayed-release safety coating that provides added stomach protection. The coating is designed to allow the aspirin to pass through the stomach to the small intestine before dissolving. Remember, an aspirin regimen is not right for everyone. Talk to your doctor before beginning or revising your aspirin regimen.

Uses

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains.

Available Forms and Sizes

For adults and children ages 12 years and older, St. Joseph 81mg Adult Aspirin is available in the following:

Forms: Enteric Safety Coated Tablets
Sizes: 36, 120, 200, 300 count packages

Directions

Adults and children 12 years and over: For temporary relief of minor aches and pains, take 4 to 8 tablets every 4 hours while symptoms persist. Do not exceed 48 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.

Children under 12 years of age: Do not use unless directed by a doctor.

Ingredients (same in all counts)

Active Ingredient: Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID) *(in each tablet)
Purpose: Pain Reliever

Inactive Ingredients: FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, hypromellose, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, silica, silicon dioxide, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic scid, talc, and triethyl citrate.

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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 other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NASAIDs (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 a allergic reaction to any pain reliever or fever reducer.

Ask a doctor before use if:

• The stomach bleeding warning applies to you
• You have history of stomach problems such as heartburn
• You have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
• You have asthma
• You are taking a diuretic

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for:

• Gout
• Diabetes
• Arthritis

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

• You experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
  • Feel faint
  • Vomit bood
  • Have bloody or black stools
  • Have stomach pain that does not get better
• Allergic reaction occurs
• Ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
• Pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• New symptoms occur
• Redness or swelling is present

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 three months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during a delivery.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Storage and Package Safety

• Do not use if carton is opened or neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted with “Safety Seal” is broken.
• Store between 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F). Avoid high humidity.
• See end panel for lot number and expiration date.