Uses
temporarily relieves:
- pain and fever of colds
- toothache
- headache
- muscle pain
- minor pain of arthritis
- menstrual pain
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
- 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] - are age 60 or older
- take more or for a longer time than directed
- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you are taking a diuretic
- you have asthma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for
- gout
- diabetes
- arthritis
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 • vomit blood • have bloody or black stools
- have stomach pain that does not get better
- ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
These could be signs of a serious condition.
Directions
- drink a full glass of water with each dose
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours or 3
tablets every 6 hours not to exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a
doctor - children under 12 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor
