Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use 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 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 non prescription 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.
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 asthma
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: *feel faint *vomit blood *have bloody or black stools *have stomach pain that does not get better *pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days *redness or swelling is present *fever lasts more than 3 days *new symptoms occur 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.