Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength
Over-the-CounterBrand names: BAYER Aspirin Extra Strength Caplets
About This Medication
Oral preparation used for symptom management and health support.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Aspirin | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & Precautions
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 warni ng: 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 NSAIDs (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
Frequently Asked Questions
Uses temporarily relieves headache pain and fever of colds muscle pain menstrual pain toothache minor pain of arthritis
Directions drink a full glass of water with each dose adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 or 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours not to exceed 8 caplets in 24 hours children under 12 years: consult a doctor
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 warni ng: This product …
Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 198471 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS