Active Ingredients | | Purpose |
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Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID*) *Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug | | pain reliever/fever reducer |
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Uses- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to the common cold, sore throat, headache and toothache
- temporarily reduces fever
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Warnings: 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 vomitting occur, consult a doctor because these symtpoms could be an early sign of Reyes's syndrome, a rare but serious illness |
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Allergy Alert: Aspirin may cause severe allergic reaction which may include hives, facial swelling, asthma (wheezing), shock. If allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. |
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Stomach Bleeding Waring: This product contains a non-steroidal anti-inflammitory drug (NSAID), which may cause stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you:- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- take a blood-thinning (anticoagulent) or steroid drug
- take other drugs containing prescription or non-prescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen or others)
- takes more or for a longer time than directed
- are aged 60 or older
- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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Sore Throat Waring: Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult a physician promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 3 years of age unless directed by a doctor. |
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Do not use - if you are allergic to aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers
- for at least 7 days after a tonsillectomy or oral surgery
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Ask a doctor before use if - stomach bleeding warning applies to user
- user has history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- user has high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrohisis, or kidney disease
- user has asthma
- user takes a diuretic
- user has not been drinking fluids
- user has lost a lot of fluids due to vomiting or diarrhea
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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for- anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
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Stop use and ask a doctor if - user experiences any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feels faint, vomits blood, has bloody or black stools, has stomach pain that does not get better
- new symptoms occur
- redness or swelling is present
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days (for adults) or 5 days (for children)
- fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
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Directions: - to be administered only under adult supervision
- if possibleuse weight to dose, otherwise use age
- repeat every 4 hours, while symptoms persist, up to a maximum of five doses in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
- drink a full glass of water with each dose.
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Age (yrs) | Weight (lbs) | Dosage |
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under 3 | under 32 | consult a doctor |
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3 to under 4 | 32 to 35 | 2 tablets |
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4 to under 6 | 36 to 45 | 3 tablets |
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6 to under 9 | 46 to 65 | 4 tablets |
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9 to under 11 | 66 to 76 | 4 to 5 tablets |
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11 to under 12 | 77 to 83 | 4 to 6 tablets |
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Adults and children 12 years and over | | 5 to 8 tablets |
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 Inactive Ingredients: FD&C yellow #6, flavor, saccharin, sodium, silicon, dioxide, starch, stearic acid, sucrose |