Uses
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: • headache • minor arthritis pain • toothache • menstrual pain • colds • or as recommended by a doctor
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 • shock • facial swelling • 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 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
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
Ask a doctor before use if you
• 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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
if you are taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or 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 • fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days • have stomach pain that does not get better • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days • redness or swelling is present • any new symptoms appear • ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs. These could 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 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 (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
• adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Drink a full glass of water with each dose.
• do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
• children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, D&C Yellow No. 10 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake, hypromellose, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polysorbate 80, simethicone, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate
