Before taking aspirin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other salicylates (e.g., choline salicylate); or to other pain relievers or fever reducers (acetaminophen, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen); or to tartrazine dye; or if you have any other allergies.
If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg: kidney or liver disease, diabetes, stomach problems (e.g., ulcers, heartburn, stomach pain), bleeding/blood-clotting disorders (e.g., hemophilia, vitamin K deficiency, low platelet count), aspirin-sensitive asthma (a history of worsening breathing with runny/stuffy nose after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs), growths in the nose (nasal polyps), gout, anemia, certain enzyme deficiencies (pyruvate kinase or G6-PD deficiency).
This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol and tobacco, especially when combined with this product, may increase your risk for this side effect. Limit alcoholic beverages, and stop smoking. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg.
If you have had oral surgery or had your tonsils removed in the last 7 days, do not use chewable tablets, effervescent tablets, or aspirin in crushed tablets or gargles.
If you have congestive heart failure or are on a sodium-restricted diet, do not take sodium-containing buffered aspirin, effervescent aspirin tablets, or aspirin powders.
The elderly may be more sensitive to the side effects of the drug, especially stomach ulcers.
Aspirin is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg if you are or think you may be pregnant. Tell your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg. Do not use Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg during the last 3 months of pregnancy because of possible harm to the unborn baby or problems during delivery.
Aspirin passes into breast milk and may have harmful effects on the nursing infant. Breast-feeding while using Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (between 15-30 degrees C) away from moisture and light. Do not store above 104 degrees F (40 degrees C). Do not store in the bathroom. Do not use any aspirin product that has a strong vinegar-like smell.
Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
If you are taking Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg for self-treatment, carefully read the product label to make sure this product is correct for you or your child. You should also read the product label to find recommendations on the maximum number of tablets you can take in a 24-hour period, and the maximum length of self-treatment before seeking medical advice. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg. If you are taking Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg under the instruction of your doctor, take it exactly as prescribed.
Take Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg by mouth as directed by your doctor, or, if you are self-treating, follow instructions on the package label. Drink a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) with it unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after you have taken Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg. If stomach upset occurs while taking Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg, you may take it with food or milk.
If you are taking a sustained-release, enteric-coated, or long-acting aspirin tablet, be sure to swallow it whole. Do not crush, chew or break the tablet. Doing so can destroy the action of the drug and increase side effects.
The dosage and length of aspirin treatment are based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Consult your doctor before treating a child younger than 12. Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg should not be taken for self-treatment of pain for longer than 10 days in adults or 5 days in children. Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg should not be used in adults or children for fever persisting longer than 3 days or for sore throat pain lasting longer than 2 days. No more than 5 doses of Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg should be given to a child for pain or fever in a 24-hour period. Do not take more medication or take it for longer than recommended above unless directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
If you are taking Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg for self-treatment of headache, seek immediate medical attention if you also have slurred speech, weakness on one side of the body, or sudden vision changes. Before using Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg, consult a doctor or pharmacist if you have headaches caused by head injury, coughing, or bending, or if you have a headache with persistent/severe vomiting, fever, and stiff neck.
If you are taking Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg on an as needed basis (not on a regular schedule), remember that pain medications work best if they are used as the first signs of pain occur. If you wait until the pain has significantly worsened, the medicine may not work as well.
Consult your doctor if your condition persists or worsens (e.g., new or unusual symptoms, redness/swelling of the painful area, pain/fever that does not go away or gets worse).
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Upset stomach and heartburn may occur. If either of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
If your doctor has directed you to use Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: easy bruising/bleeding, difficulty hearing, ringing in the ears, change in the amount of urine, persistent or severe nausea/vomiting, unexplained tiredness, dizziness, dark urine, yellowing of the eyes/skin.
Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg may rarely cause serious bleeding from the stomach/intestine or other areas of the body. If you notice any of the following unlikely but very serious side effects, seek immediate medical attention: black/tarry stools, persistent or severe stomach/abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, slurred speech, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes or severe headache.
A very serious allergic reaction to Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
If you are prescribed Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg on a regular schedule (not just "as needed") and you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
If you are taking Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg under your doctor's direction, your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it.
Before you start taking Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg for self-treatment, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are also using any prescription and nonprescription medications. Do not stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur: ketorolac, mifepristone.
If you are currently using any of these medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting aspirin.
Before using Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of: acetazolamide, "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin, heparin), NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen), corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), methotrexate, oral bisphosphonates (e.g., alendronate), certain medications for gout (e.g., probenecid, sulfinpyrazone), diabetes drugs (e.g., chlorpropamide, glyburide), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., phenytoin, valproic acid), high blood pressure drugs (e.g., ACE inhibitors such as captopril, beta blockers such as metoprolol), SSRI antidepressants (e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline), "water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide, spironolactone), pemetrexed, herbal medications such as ginkgo biloba.
Before using this product, consult your doctor if your child has recently received certain live vaccines (e.g., varicella vaccine, live influenza vaccine).
Check all prescription and nonprescription medicine labels carefully since many medications contain pain relievers/fever reducers known as NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen). To prevent an overdose of aspirin, read the labels carefully before taking other pain relievers or cold products to make sure they do not contain aspirin. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of these products.
Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including certain urine sugar tests), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you are taking Bayer Aspirin Coated (acetylsalicylic acid) 500mg.
This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.