CVS 44-157

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)**nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

temporarily relieves:

• pain and fever of colds
• toothache
• menstrual pain
• muscle pain
• headache
• minor pain of arthritis

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 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:

Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you

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

Do not use

• if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if

• stomach bleeding warning applies to you
• you have asthma
• you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
• you are taking a diuretic
• you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking a prescription drug for

• gout
• diabetes
• arthritis

Stop use and ask a doctor if

These could be signs of a serious condition.

• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
• you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:feel faintvomit bloodhave bloody or black stoolshave stomach pain that does not get better
• ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• new symptoms occur
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• redness or swelling is present

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.

Directions

• do not take more than directed
• drink a full glass of water with each dose
• adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours or 3 tablets every 6 hours not to exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
• children under 12 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor

Other information

• store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
• use by expiration date on package

Inactive ingredients

corn starch, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol