Generic name: Aspirin (oral)
Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available
What is Litecoat Aspirin?
Aspirin is a salicylate (sa-LIS-il-ate) that is used to treat pain, and reduce fever or inflammation.
Aspirin is sometimes used to treat or prevent heart attacks, strokes, and chest pain (angina). Aspirin should be used for these conditions only under the supervision of a doctor.
Aspirin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Using aspirin in a child or teenager with flu symptoms or chickenpox can cause a serious or fatal condition called Reye's syndrome.
You should not use aspirin if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
Taking aspirin during late pregnancy may cause bleeding in the mother or the baby during delivery. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using this medicine.
- a recent history of stomach or intestinal bleeding;
- a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia; or
- if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug).
- asthma or seasonal allergies;
- stomach ulcers;
- liver disease;
- kidney disease;
- a bleeding or blood clotting disorder;
- gout; or
- heart disease, high blood pressure, or congestive heart failure.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
How should I use Litecoat Aspirin
Use Litecoat Aspirin (Oral) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
You must chew the before you swallow it. chewable tablet
Tell your doctor if you have a planned surgery.
Do not use aspirin if you smell a strong vinegar odor in the aspirin bottle. The medicine may no longer be effective.
Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving aspirin to a child.
Take with food if aspirin upsets your stomach.
Do not crush, chew, break, or open an or pill. Swallow it whole. enteric-coated delayed/extended-release
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Aspirin is used when needed. If you are on a dosing schedule, skip any missed dose. use two doses at one time. Do not
Litecoat Aspirin side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. signs of an allergic reaction
Stop using aspirin and call your doctor at once if you have:
- ringing in your ears, confusion, hallucinations, rapid breathing, seizure (convulsions);
- severe nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain;
- bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
- fever lasting longer than 3 days; or
- swelling, or pain lasting longer than 10 days.
- upset stomach, heartburn;
- drowsiness; or
- mild headache.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Litecoat Aspirin?
Avoid alcohol. Heavy drinking can increase your risk of stomach bleeding.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other medicines for pain, fever, swelling, or cold/flu symptoms. They may contain ingredients similar to aspirin (such as magnesium salicylate, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen).
Avoid taking ibuprofen if you take aspirin to prevent stroke or heart attack. Ibuprofen can make aspirin less effective in protecting your heart and blood vessels. Ask your doctor how far apart your doses should be.