Purpose

Pain reliever

Nighttime sleep-aid

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:  Salicylates (NSAIDs) may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:

• hives
• skin reddening
• rash
• facial swelling
• shock
• asthma (wheezing)

Stomach bleeding warning:

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 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

Do not use

• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to salicylates (including aspirin) or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
• unless you have time for a full night's sleep
• in children under 12 years of age
• with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
• if you have sleeplessness without pain

Ask a doctor before use if

• stomach bleeding warning applies to you
• you have a history of stomach problems such as heartburn, upset stomach, stomach pain, or ulcers
• you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis or kidney disease
• you are taking a diurectic
• you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• you have asthma
• you have glaucoma
• you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• taking sedatives or tranquilizers, or any other sleep-aid
• under a doctor's care for any continuing medical illness
• taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout or arthritis

When using this product

• drowsiness will occur
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
• take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• an allergic reaction occurs.  Seek medical help right away.
• you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
• feel faint
• have stomach pain that does not get better
• vomit blood
• have bloody or black stools
• symptoms do not improve
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days  
• sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks.  Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness.
• ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
• redness or swelling is present in the painful area
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• any new symptoms appear 

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.  It is especially important not to use salicylates (NSAIDs) during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.