Pronunciation: AS-pir-in
Generic Name: Aspirin
Brand Name: Examples include Bayer Children's and St. Joseph 81 mg Adult
Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets are used for:
Treatment of aches and pains associated with headache, common cold, and sore throat and for reduction of fever. It may be used to reduce the risk of death and lessen the damaging effects of an acute heart attack. It is also used to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in certain men and women who have already had a heart attack or ischemic stroke. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets are a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by inhibiting several different chemical processes within the body that cause pain, inflammation, and fever. It also reduces the tendency for blood to clot.
Do NOT use Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets
- you are a child or teenager with influenza (flu) or chickenpox
- you have bleeding problems such as hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, or low blood platelets
- you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, dizziness), to aspirin, tartrazine, or an NSAID (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib)
- you are taking anticoagulants (eg, heparin, warfarin) or methotrexate
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets:
Some medical conditions may interact with Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines or other substances
- if you have alcoholism or if you consume 3 or more alcohol containing drinks every day
- if you have asthma, bleeding or clotting problems, growths in the nose (nasal polyps), kidney or liver problems, stomach or peptic ulcers (bleeding ulcers), heartburn, upset stomach, stomach pain, influenza (flu) or chicken pox, or vitamin K deficiency
- if you are a child with a stroke, a weakened blood vessel (cerebral aneurysm) or bleeding in the brain, or Kawasaki syndrome (a rare inflammation causing heart problems in children)
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (eg, acetazolamide) because they may decrease Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets's effectiveness
- Anticoagulants (eg, heparin, warfarin) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen, celecoxib) because the risk of their side effects, including risk of bleeding, may be increased by Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets
- Insulin and oral antidiabetics (eg, glyburide, nateglinide) because the risk of their side effects, including low blood sugar (eg, hunger, shakiness or weakness, dizziness, headache, sweating), may be increased by Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets
- Methotrexate or valproic acid because the risk of their actions and side effects may be increased by Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (eg, enalapril), probenecid, or sulfinpyrazone because their effectiveness may be decreased by Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets:
Use Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets may be swallowed whole, chewed, or crushed and dissolved in a glass of water, milk, or juice before swallowing.
- Take Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).
- Use Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets exactly as directed on the package, unless instructed differently by your doctor. If you are taking Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets without a prescription, follow any warnings and precautions on the label.
- If you miss a dose of Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets.
Important safety information:
- Do not take Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets for more than 10 days for pain or for more than 3 days for fever unless directed to do so by your health care provider.
- Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets has aspirin in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has aspirin in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Talk to your doctor before you take Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets or other pain relievers/fever reducers if you drink more than 3 drinks with alcohol per day. Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets may cause stomach bleeding. Your risk may be greater if you drink alcohol while you are using Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets.
- Serious stomach ulcers or bleeding can occur with the use of Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets. Taking it in high doses or for a long time, smoking, or drinking alcohol increases the risk of these side effects. Taking Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets with food will NOT reduce the risk of these effects. Contact your doctor or emergency room at once if you develop severe stomach or back pain; black, tarry stools; vomit that looks like blood or coffee grounds; or unusual weight gain or swelling.
- Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury. Tell your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding. Tell your doctor if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools.
- Aspirin has been linked to a serious illness called Reye syndrome. Do not give Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets to a child or teenager who has the flu, chickenpox, or a viral infection. Contact your doctor with any questions or concerns.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- If Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets has a strong vinegar-like smell upon opening, do not use. It means the medicine is breaking down. Throw the bottle away safely and out of the reach of children; contact your pharmacist and replace.
- Use Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially those with a blood coagulation disorder.
- Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets while you are pregnant. Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets are not recommended during the last 3 months (third trimester) of pregnancy because it may cause harm to the fetus. Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets are found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Heartburn; nausea; upset stomach.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black or bloody stools; confusion; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; hearing loss; ringing in the ears; severe stomach pain; unusual bruising; vomiting.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Bayer Children's side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include agitation; fever; hearing loss; lethargy; lightheadedness, especially upon standing; nausea; rapid breathing; rapid or irregular heartbeat; ringing in the ears; seizures; shortness of breath; stomach pain; vomiting.
Proper storage of Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets:
Store Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets are to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Bayer Children's Chewable Tablets. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Bayer Children's resources
- Bayer Children's Side Effects (in more detail)
- Bayer Children's Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Bayer Children's Drug Interactions
- Bayer Children's Support Group
- 0 Reviews for Bayer Children's - Add your own review/rating
Compare Bayer Children's with other medications
- Niacin Flush
- Transient Ischemic Attack
No comments:
Post a Comment