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.
Alcohol Warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask
your doctor whether you should take aspirin or other pain relievers/fever
reducers. Aspirin may cause stomach bleeding.
- If you are allergic to aspirin
- With any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- If you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- For pain for more than 10 days or for fever for more than 3 days unless directed by a doctor
- With any other product containing aspirin
Ask doctor before using if you have:
- Asthma
- Bleeding problems
- Stomach problems (such as heartburn, upset stomach or stomach pain) gastric ulcers
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for:
- Anticoagulation (thinning of blood)
- Diabetes
- Gout
- Arthritis
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
- Ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- Pain or fever persists or gets worse
- New symptoms occur
- Redness or swelling is present
If pregnant or breast-feeding baby,
ask a health professional before use. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT NOT TO USE ASPIRIN DURING THE LAST 3 MONTHS OF PREGNANCY UNLESS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED TO DO SO BY A DOCTOR BECAUSE IT MAY CAUSE PROBLEMS IN THE UNBORN CHILD OR COMPLICATIONS DURING DELIVERY.
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