Active ingredient
(in each effervescent tablet)
Buffered aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*
*Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
(in each effervescent tablet)
Buffered aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*. . . . . . . . . . Pain reliever/fever reducer
*Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Uses
■ for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to:
■ headache ■ muscle pain ■ backache
■ toothache ■ menstrual pain ■ colds
■ minor arthritis pain
■ temporarily reduces fever
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: ■ hives ■ facial swelling ■ asthma (wheezing) ■ shock
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 a 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
Do not use ■ if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer ■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if
■ stomach bleeding warning applies to you ■ you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn ■ you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease ■ you are taking a diuretic ■ you have asthma ■ you have a sodium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for
■ diabetes ■ gout ■ arthritis
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ 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
■ an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
■ pain lasts for more than 10 days or gets worse
■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
■ new symptoms occur
■ redness or swelling is present
■ ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
If pregnant or breast-feeding
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.
In case of overdose
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
■ do not exceed recommended dosage
■ to avoid serious injury, completely dissolve tablets in 4 oz. of water before taking
adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor - do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours
60 years and over: 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor - do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours
children under 12 years: consult a doctor
Take this product any time – morning, noon or night – when you need relief from headaches, backaches, body aches or muscle pain.
Place two (2) tablets in 4 oz. of water. Dissolve tablets completely.
You do not have to drink any of the residue that may be on the bottom of the glass. The medicines are in the water.
