Health Star 44-249
Active ingredient
Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)* *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- muscular aches
- minor pain of arthritis
- backache
- the common cold
- toothache
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
Warnings
: 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. Reye's syndrome
: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: Allergy alert
: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you: Stomach bleeding warning
- facial swelling
- shock
- hives
- asthma (wheezing)
Do not use
if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.
Ask a doctor before use if
- you have asthma
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- 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.
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faintvomit bloodhave bloody or black stoolshave stomach pain that does not get better
- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
- new symptoms occur
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- 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 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.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
- drink a full glass of water with each dose
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 hours while symptoms last. Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor
Other information
- use by expiration date on package
- store at 25º C (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
Inactive ingredients
corn starch