Safety Coated Aspirin Description from Ecotrin
#1 cardiologist recommended Ecotrin 81mg low strength aspirin contains 1/4 the medicine of regular strength. Taking aspirin daily may reduce the risk of heart attacks and certain strokes, but speak to your doctor first about whether aspirin is right for you. Ecotrin is always enteric safety coated and designed to dissolve safely in your small intestine. That's why Ecotrin is the aspirin regimen that's smart for your heart and stomach.
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to:
-Headache
-Toothache
-Muscle pain
-Minor arthritis pain
-Menstrual pain
-Colds
Ingredients:
Active ingredient (in each tablet): Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID)
Inactive ingredients: black iron oxide, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, propylene glycol, shellac wax, simethicone, sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate
Manufacturer's 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: do not use unless directed by a doctor
Manufacturer's Disclaimer
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: shock, hives, 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; take more or for a longer time than directed; 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
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin