Geritrex Aspirin

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
(NSAID)

Drug Facts

Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Pain reliever/fever reducer

temporarily relieves:

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

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

• 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]
• are age 60 or older
• 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
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if

• you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
• you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
• stomach bleeding warning applies to you
• you are taking a diuretic
• you have asthma

Label information

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

• 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
• have stomach pain that does not get better
• ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• redness or swelling is present
• new symptoms occur

These could be signs of a serious condition.

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.

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 unless directed by a
  doctor
• children under 12 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor

• use by expiration date on package
• store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

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