Uses
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- for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains
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- ask your doctor about other uses for aspirin
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:
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- hives
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- facial swelling
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- asthma (wheezing)
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- shock
Stomach bleeding warning:
This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you:
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- are age 60 or older
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- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
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- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
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- take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
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- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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- take more or for a longer time than directed
Do not use if your are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.
Ask a doctor before use if
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- the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
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- you are taking a diuretic
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- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
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- you have: -high blood pressure -heart disease -liver cirrhosis -kidney disease -asthma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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- taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout or arthritis
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: -feel faint -vomit blood -have bloody or black stools -have stomach pain that does not get better
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- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away
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- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
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- redness or swelling is present
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- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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- any new symptoms occur
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- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
These can be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Directions
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- drink a full glass of water with each dose
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- swallow whole, do not chew or crush
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- do not exceed recommended dose
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- adults and children 12 years and older: take 4-8 tablets every 4 hours, as needed, not more than 48 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
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- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, D&C Yellow #10 Lake, lactose monohydrate, methacrylic acid co-polymer, PEG, polacrilin potassium, polyvinyl alcohol, silica, sodium lauryl sulfate, soya powder, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate
Relabeled By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
