Aspirin Prescribing Information

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 aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Aspirin may cause stomach bleeding.

Do not use if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.

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
• 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.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.