warnings
Warnings: Reye’s Syndrome : • Children and teenagers should not use this medicine for chicken pox or flu symptoms before a doctor is consulted about Reye’s Syndrome, a rare but serious illness reported to be associated with aspirin Allergy Alert - Do not use: • if you are allergic to aspirin or any other salicylate • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer Stomach Bleeding Warning: This product contains nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which may cause 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 an NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others) • take more or for a longer time than directed Do not use: • with any other pain reliever/fever reducer Ask doctor before using if you have: • upset stomach or stomach pain • ulcers • bleeding problems • high blood pressure • heart or kidney disease • taken a diuretic • reached age 60 or older Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are: • taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription) taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug Stop use and ask a doctor if: ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs • pain or fever persists or gets worse • new symptoms occur • redness or swelling is present • you feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach bleeding. If pregnant or breast-feeding baby, ask a health professional before use. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT NOT TO USE ASPIRIN DURING THE LAST 3 MONTHS OF PREGNANCY UNLESS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED TO DO SO BY A DOCTOR BECAUSE IT MAY CAUSE PROBLEMS IN THE UNBORN CHILD OR COMPLICATIONS DURING DELIVERY.