Aspirin

Aspirin (NSAID*) 325 mg

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains associated with

• headache
• minor arthritis pain
• common cold
• menstrual cramps
• muscular aches
• backache
• toothache

Temporarily reduces fever.

Label information

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.

Label information

Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a 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.

Label information

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 alcohol 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 any other pain reliever/ fever reducer
• right before or after heart surgery
• if you are taking prescription drugs for gout, diabetes or arthritis

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

• under a 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 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
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• you have difficulty swallowing
• if ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
• redness or swelling is present in the painful area
• any new symptoms appear

Label information

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.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

• do not take more than directed
• the smallest effective dose should be used
• do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings )
• drink a full glass of water with each dose

Label information

Adults and children:        Take 1 or 2 tablets with water every 4 hours as needed. Do not
(12 years and older)         take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.

Label information

Children under 12 years:   Do not give to children under 12 years of age.

• read all product information before using
• store at room temperature 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)
• avoid excessive heat and humidity
• tamper evident sealed packets
• do not use any opened or torn packets

corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, titanium dioxide

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