aspirin

Directions

drink a full glass of water with each dose
adults and children 12 years and over: take 4 to 8 tablets every 4 hours not to exceed 48 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
children under 12 years: consult a doctor

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Uses

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains
for other uses, see your doctor, but do not use for more than 10 days without consulting your doctor because serious side effects may occur

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:

hives
facial swelling
shock
asthma (wheezing)

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
have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
take more or for a longer time than directed
take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)