BC Cherry Aspirin
Drug Facts
Active ingredient
(in each powder)Aspirin (NSAID*) 845 mg*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Active ingredient
(in each powder)Caffeine 65 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever aid
Uses
- temporary relieves minor aches and pains due to:headachesminor arthritis paintoothachescoldsmenstrual cramps muscular aches
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
Caffeine warning: This product contains caffeine. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, andoccasionally, rapid heart beat.
- hives
- facial swelling
- shock
- asthma (wheezing)
Do not use
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.
Ask a doctor before use if
- stomach bleeding warnings 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 asthma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or 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 faint ○ vomit blood ○ have bloody or black stools ○ have stomach pain that does not get better
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- any new symptoms appear
- ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs.
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
- Adults and children 12 years of age and over: place 1 powder on tongue every 6 hours, while symptoms persist. Drink a full glass of water or other liquid.
- Do not take more than 4 powders in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
- Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor.
Other information
- store below 25ºC (77ºF)
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, colloidal silicon dioxide, flavor, guar gum, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, sucralose