Bayer Women's Low Dose Aspirin 81 mg

Bayer Women's Aspirin combines 81 mg of aspirin, the dose most often taken by patients on a doctor-directed aspirin regimen, with a calcium carbonate buffer. Taking aspirin regularly can help lower the risk of a recurrent heart attack by 30% or ischemic stroke by 22%. This product is available in caplet form and is sodium free. This product is not suitable for use during a suspected heart attack.

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.
Calcium carbonate 777 mg. Buffer.

*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 Women's 81 mg Aspirin.

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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.

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

• Talk to your doctor about regimen use of aspirin
• Drink a full glass of water with each dose
• Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 4 to 8 caplets every 4 hours, not to exceed 10 caplets in 24 hours
• Children under 12 years: Consult a doctor

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Other Information

• Each caplet contains: calcium 300 mg
• Contains lactose (milk)
• Store at room temperature
• Save carton for full directions and warnings

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Inactive Ingredients

carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polydextrose, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, triacetin, zinc stearate
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Questions or Comments?

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