Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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Overview
Uses Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache backache muscular aches minor arthritis pain common cold toothache menstrual cramps Temporarily reduces fever
Indications & Usage
Uses Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache backache muscular aches minor arthritis pain common cold toothache menstrual cramps Temporarily reduces fever
Dosage & Administration
Directions: Do not take more than directed. Adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 or 2 tablets with water every 4 hours while symptoms persist do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Reye's Syndrome: Children and teenagers should not use this medicine for chicken pox or flu symptoms before a doctor is consulted about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness reported to be associated with aspirin Allergy altert: Aspirin may cause a several 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 ulers or bleeding problems take more or for a longer time than directed take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug take other drugs containing prescription or non-prescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, others) have 3 or more alcholic drinks every day while using this product
Purpose
Purpose Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Do Not Use
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical help right away fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days redness or swelling is present in the painful area ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs new symptoms occur you have any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faint, vomit blood, have bloody or black stools, or stomach pain that does not get better
Keep Out of Reach of Children
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
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