Medique Pain Off

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 (NSAIDs) may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:

■ hives

■ facial swelling

■ asthma (wheezing)

■ shock

Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

■ skin reddening

■ blisters

■ rash

If a skin or allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

• more than 4,0000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
• with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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

• are age 60 or older
• have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
• take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
• have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
• take more or for a longer time than directed

Caffeine warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat.

• with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
• for pain for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
• for more than 3 days for fever unless directed by a doctor
• if you ever have had an allergic reaction to any other pain relievers/ fever reducers
• right before or after heart surgery
• if you are taking prescription drugs for gout, diabetes, or arthritis

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

• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
• under a doctor's care for any serious condition
• taking any other drug

• take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

• 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
• symptoms do not improve
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
• redness or swelling is present in the painful area
• any new symptoms appear

Take 2 tablets with water every 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Do not give to children under 12 years of age.