Rapidol Aspirin Display (HPUSA)

Drug Facts

Active ingredient and Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Uses

For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to:

• a cold
• a headache
• a toothache
• muscular aches
• a backache
• minor pains 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:

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

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.

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
• you have not been drinking fluids
• you have lost a lot of fluid due to vomiting or diarrhea
• you are taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (thinning the blood), diabetes, gout or arthritis

Stop use and ask a doctor if

you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:

These could be signs of a serious condition.

• 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 very important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless 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 of age and over:
• take two (2) tablet every 4 hours
• do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
• children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor

Other information

TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if individual packets are broken or torn.

• store between 68-77˚F (20-25˚C) in a dry place
• use by expiration date on package

Inactive ingredients

corn starch, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide