Medique® Aspirin

Active ingredient (in each tablet): Aspirin (NSAID*) 325 mg
Purpose: Pain reliever/fever reducer
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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Inactive ingredients
corn starch, hypromellose*, microcrystalline cellulose*, polyethylene glycol*, povidone*, propylene glycol

Temporarily relieves
■ headache
■ muscle pain
■ minor pain of arthritis
■ pain and fever of colds
■ toothache
■ menstrual pain

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.

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Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:
■ hives
■ facial swelling
■ asthma (wheezing)
■ shock
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

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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 nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
■ have 3 or more alcohol drinks every day while using this product
■ take more or for a longer time than directed

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Do not use
■ if you are allergic to aspirin or to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
■ if you ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

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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

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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for
■ gout
■ diabetes
■ arthritis

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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
■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
■ ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
■ redness or swelling is present
■ new symptoms appear

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If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin at 20 weeks or later in 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.

■ drink a full glass of water with each dose

Adults and children: (12 years and older) Take 1 or 2 tablets with water every 4 hours or 3 tablets every 6 hours, not to exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours.

Children under 12 years: Consult a doctor

■ store at room temperature
■ avoid excessive heat and humidity
■ tamper evident sealed packets
■ do not use any opened or torn packets