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Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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Overview
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains or as recommended by your doctor. If immediate relief is needed, chew the tablet for quicker absorption.
Indications & Usage
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains or as recommended by your doctor. If immediate relief is needed, chew the tablet for quicker absorption.
Dosage & Administration
Directions: drink a full glass of water with each dose; adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 to 4 tablets every 4 hours not to exceed 24 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Children under 12 years - consult a doctor
Warnings & Precautions
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) • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product • take more or for a longer time than directed. 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. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription) • taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug • taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout or 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. 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.
Purpose
Pain reliever
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.
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