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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) Do not use - if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer, if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients Ask a doctor before use if • Stomach bleeding warning applies to you • You have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn • You have asthma • You have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease • You are taking a diuretic • You have not been drinking fluids • You have lost a lot of fluid due to vomiting or diarrhea Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • Taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout or arthritis • Taking any other drug • Under a doctor’s care for any serious condition Warning: This Unit Dose package is not child resistant and is Intended for Institutional Use Only. Stop use and ask a doctor if -you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding 1. Feel faint 2. Have bloody or black stools 3. Vomit blood 4. have stomach pain that does not get better 5. pain get worse or lasts more than 10 days 6. fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days 7. redness or swelling is present in the painful area 8. any new symptoms appear 9. ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs If pregnant or breast-feeding, 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.