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: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:

• hives
• facial swelling
• asthma (wheezing)
• shock

Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen and aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen and aspirin may cause liver damage and stomach bleeding.

Do not use

• if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
• with any other product containing acetaminophen

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• stomach problems (such as heartburn, upset stomach or stomach
  pain) that last or come back
• bleeding problems
• ulcers
• asthma
  
  

   

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for

• anticoagulation (blood thinning)
• gout
• diabetes
• arthritis

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• redness or swelling is present
• ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
• new symptoms occur

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.

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose Warning: Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious health problems. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.