Bayer Chewable Aspirin—Orange 81 mg

Bayer Chewable Aspirin—Orange is an 81 mg tablet. It may be recommended by a doctor for adult regimen use for recurrent heart attack and ischemic stroke prevention. Each Bayer Chewable Aspirin 81 mg contains one-quarter the dose of a regular strength aspirin and is caffeine and sodium free. The tablets are chewable for individuals who have difficulty swallowing pills.

Aspirin is not appropriate for everyone, so be sure to talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen.

Find out if an aspirin regimen may be right for you.

Active Ingredient (in each tablet)

Aspirin 81 mg. (NSAID)* Pain reliever.

*Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
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Uses

For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains or as recommended by your doctor
Ask your doctor about other uses for Bayer 81 mg Orange Chewable Aspirin

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 a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
Take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAlDs (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 are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.
This product for at least 7 days after a tonsillectomy or oral surgery unless directed by a doctor.

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
Redness or swelling is present
New symptoms occur
Ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs

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.
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Directions

Drink a full glass of water with each dose
Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 4 to 8 tablets every 4 hours not to exceed 48 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
Children under 12 years: Consult a doctor

Other Information

Save carton for full directions and warnings
Store at room temperature

Inactive Ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, dextrose, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, saccharin sodium
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Questions or Comments?

1-800-331-4536 (Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM EST)
or www.bayeraspirin.com
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