basic care headache relief

Acetaminophen 250 mg

Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID*)

Caffeine 65 mg

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Pain reliever

Pain reliever aid

• •temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
• •headache
• •a cold
• •arthritis
• •muscular aches
• •toothache
• •premenstrual & menstrual cramps

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: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

• •skin reddening
• •blisters
• •rash
•  If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:

• •hives
• •facial swelling
• •asthma (wheezing)
• •shock

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

• •more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
• •with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• •3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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 alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
• •take more or for a longer time than directed

Caffeine warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat.

Do not use

• •if you have ever had an allergic reaction to acetaminophen, aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
• •with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

Ask a doctor before use if

• •you have liver disease
• •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 diabetes, gout, or arthritis
• •any other drug, or are under a doctor’s care for any serious condition

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 loss of hearing occurs
• •painful area is red or swollen
• •pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
• •fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
• •any new symptoms occur
•  These could be signs of a serious condition

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin at 20 weeks or later in 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 right away (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

• • do not use more than directed
• •drink a full glass of water with each dose
• •adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 geltabs every 6 hours; not more than 8 geltabs in 24 hours
• •children under 12 years: ask a doctor

• •store at 20° -25°C (68° -77°F)
• •close cap tightly after use
• •read all product information before using. Keep this box for important information.

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80 GELTABS

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