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Uses: temporarily relieves minor pain due to: • headache • menstrual pain • minor pain of arthritis • muscle pain • pain and fever of colds • toothache • temporarily reduces fever 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 • asthma (wheezing) • shock Stomach Bleeding Warning: This product contains nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), 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 prescription or nonprescription containing an NSAID [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others] • take more or for a longer time than directed. 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 a sodium-restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for: • gout • diabetes • arthritis Stop use and ask a doctor if: • an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away. • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: • you feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools • redness or swelling is present • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days • fever lasts more than 3 days • new symptoms occur • ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs