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
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- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
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- for at least 7 days after tonsillectomy or oral surgery unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if
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- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
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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, or kidney disease
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- you are taking a diuretic
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- you have asthma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking a prescription drug for
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- diabetes
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- gout
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- arthritis
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
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- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
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- feel faint
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- vomit blood
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- have bloody or black stools
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- have stomach pain that does not get better
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- pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
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- fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
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- redness or swelling is present
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- new symptoms occur
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- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
These could be signs of a serious condition
Directions
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- drink a full glass of water with each dose
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- adults and children 12 years and over: take 4 to 8 tablets every 4 hours not to exceed 48 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
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- children under 12 years: consult a doctor
