Ecotrin

Generic name: Aspirin (oral)

Usage of Ecotrin

Ecotrin is a salicylate (sa-LIS-il-ate) that is used to treat pain, and reduce fever or inflammation.

Ecotrin is sometimes used to treat or prevent heart attacks, strokes, and chest pain (angina). This medicine should be used for these conditions only under the supervision of a doctor.

Ecotrin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ecotrin side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic Reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Ecotrin may cause serious side effects. Stop using Ecotrin 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.

Common side effects of Ecotrin may include:

upset stomach, heartburn;

drowsiness; or

mild headache.

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.

Before taking Ecotrin

Using Ecotrin 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 Ecotrin if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

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 Ecotrin or an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

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.

Taking Ecotrin 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 Ecotrin.

How to use Ecotrin

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving Ecotrin to a child.

Take with food if Ecotrin upsets your stomach.

You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.

Do not crush, chew, break, or open an enteric-coated or delayed/extended-release pill. Swallow it whole.

Tell your doctor if you have a planned surgery.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Do not use Ecotrin if you smell a strong vinegar odor in the this medicine bottle. The medicine may no longer be effective.

Warnings

Ecotrin can cause Reye's syndrome, a serious and sometimes fatal condition in children.

What other drugs will affect Ecotrin

Ask your doctor before using Ecotrin if you take an antidepressant. Taking certain antidepressants with this medicine may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Ecotrin with any other medications, especially:

a blood thinner (Warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven), or other medication used to prevent blood clots; or

other salicylates such as Nuprin Backache Caplet, Kaopectate, KneeRelief, Pamprin Cramp Formula, Pepto-Bismol, Tricosal, Trilisate, and others.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect Ecotrin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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