Aspirin (NSAID*) *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain Reliever fever reducer
Uses
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains associated with: headache muscular aches minor arthritis pain backache common cold toothache menstrual cramps Temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox of flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, rare but serious illness. Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause severe allergic reaction which may include: hives, skin reddening, facial swelling, rash, asthma (wheezing), blisters, shock, If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Stomach bleeding warning: This 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 blood thinner (anticoagulant) or steroid drug; take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others); have or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product; take more or for longer time than directed
Do not use
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/ fever reducer; right before or after heart surgery; if you are taking prescription drug for gout, diabetes or arthritis Ask doctor before use if: stomach bleeding warning applies to you; you have history of stomach problems such as heartburn; you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease; you are taking diuretic Ask doctor or pharmacist before use if you are: under doctor's care for any serious condition; taking any other drug When using this product: take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
Stop use and ask doctor if
Stop use and ask 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; pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days; fever gets worse or lasts more than days; you have difficulty swallowing; if ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs; redness or swelling is present in the painful areas; any new symptoms appear If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask health professional before use. It is especially important to use aspirin during the last months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by 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 Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
do not use more than directed the smallest effective dose should be used drink full glass of water with each dose do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by doctor Adults and children: (12 years and older) Take or tablets with water every hours as needed. Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by doctor. Children under 12 years: Do not give to children under 12 years of age. Store at 59 86 degree Fahrenheit (15 30 degree Celsius); avoid excessive heat and humidity; tamper evident sealed packets; Do not use any opened or torn packets
