Medi-First® Aspirin

Medi-First



Product Information

For the relief of minor headache, minor muscular aches, arthritis pain and more

  • Unit dose, tamper-evident packets
  • Spanish labeling where possible
  • PACKAGING IS FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT YOUNG CHILDREN
 

Each tablet contains:
Aspirin 325 mg

Ingredients

Active ingredient (in each tablet): Aspirin (NSAID*) 325 mg
Purpose: Pain reliever/fever reducer
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug


Inactive ingredients
corn starch, hypromellose*, microcrystalline cellulose*, polyethylene glycol*, povidone*, propylene glycol

Uses

Temporarily relieves

■ headache
■ muscle pain
■ minor pain of arthritis
■ pain and fever of colds
■ toothache
■ menstrual pain

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
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.


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 alcohol drinks every day while using this product
 take more or for a longer time than directed


Do not use
 if you are allergic to aspirin or to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
 if you ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients


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
 gout
 diabetes
 arthritis


Stop use and ask a doctor if
 an 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
 fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
 ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
 redness or swelling is present
 new symptoms appear


If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin at 20 weeks or later in 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

 drink a full glass of water with each dose

Adults and children: (12 years and older) Take 1 or 2 tablets with water every 4 hours or 3 tablets every 6 hours, not to exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours.

Children under 12 years: Consult a doctor