Option+ ASA Acetylsalicylic Acid Delayed-Release Tablets USP 81mg

Option+ Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA) Delayed Release USP 81 MG Enteric Coated tablets provide a daily low dose for doctor recommended preventative therapy of potential heart attacks. Each tablet is coated to help prevent stomach irritation.

CALL 911, THEN CRUSH OR CHEW 2 TABLETS ASA DAILY LOW DOSE MAY HELP SAVE YOUR LIFE IF YOU THINK YOU ARE HAVING A HEART ATTACK*

Recommended Dosage: For adults (18 years and older): For Doctor-Supervised, Long-term preventive therapy: 1 to 4 tablets daily as directed by your doctor. Swallow whole. Do not crush or break tablets, unless you think you are having a heart attack. It is hazardous to exceed the dose recommended by your doctor.

Warnings: Reyes Syndrome: Do not give to children or teenagers less than 18 years of age who have chicken pox, cold or flu symptoms. ASA is reported to be linked to Reyes Syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Stomach bleeding warning: ASA may cause severe stomach bleeding. Stop use and get medical help right away if you, feel faint, vomiting blood, bloody or black stools, have stomach pain that does not get better. Do not take other products containing ASA, salicylates or NSAIDs/pain relievers/fever reducers while taking this product / Allergy alert, ASA may cause a severe allergic reaction including ? skin rash or hives, face swelling, wheezing, trouble breathing, If an allergic reaction occurs get medical help right away. Do not use if you are allergic to ASA, salicylates or other NSAIDs, have asthma brought on by ASA, salicylates or other NSAIDs Do not use if you have or have had an ulcer are prone to bleeding, have liver or kidney disease, are in the last trimester of pregnancy, use methotrexate 15 mg per week or more, with NSAIDS (ibuprofen and naproxen) if you are taking ASA 81 mg for preventive therapy without talking to a doctor or pharmacist, as NSAIDSs may interfere with the preventive benefits of ASA DAILY LOW DOSE 81 mg. Use only if you have previously seen a doctor about your conditions, otherwise consult your doctor before using. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have stomach problems such as heartburn, asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease. gout, severe anemia, any other serious condition or if you take 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, take any other medication, especially acetaminophen, diuretics, blood thinners, methotrexate, steroids, medicine for seizures, arthritis, diabetes, or gout are 60 years or older pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding, are having surgery in 5 to 7 days Stop use and ask a doctor if you have an allergic reaction (get medical help right away), any hearing loss, ringing or buzzing on the ears, pain lasts more than 5 days, fever lasts more than 3 days, redness or swelling Keep out of reach of children This package contains enough drug to seriously harm a child. In case of overdose, call a Poison Control Centre or get medical help right away.

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