Aspirin

Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Pain reliever/fever reducer

• temporarily relieves:
  • headache
  • toothache
  • muscle pain
  • menstrual pain
  • pain and fever of colds
  • minor pain of arthritis 

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]
• 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.

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 

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

• 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 gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
• redness or swelling is present
• any new symptoms occur

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 (1-800-222-1222) right away. 

• 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
• children under 12 years: ask a doctor 

• TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING
• store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
• see end flap for expiration date and lot number 

corn starch, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol 

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