ARTRIFIN 24 CAPLETS

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Acetaminophen 250 mg
Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID)*
Caffeine 65 mg
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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.

Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction, which may include:

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

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

• more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, wich is the maximum daily amount
• with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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

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 heartbeat.

• if you ever had an allergic reaction to acetaminophen, aspirin, or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
• with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

• you have liver disease
• 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 have asthma
• you are taking a diuretic

• taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis
• taking any other drug or are under a doctor's care for any serious condition

• you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
• feel faint
• have bloody or black stools
• vomit blood
• have stomach pain that does not get better
• an allergic reaction occurs.
• Seek medical help right away
• any new symptoms appear
• ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
• pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
• painful area is red or swollen

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.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.