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

• 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 nonprescription 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

SORE THROAT WARNING: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

DO NOT USE TO SEDATE CHILDREN.

DO NOT USE

• if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer

• if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

• in children under 12 years of age

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

• diabetes

• thyroid disease

• glaucoma

• cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)

• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

• difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

• persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema

• a sodium-restricted diet

ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE

• taking a prescription drug for

• gout

• diabetes

• arthritis

• taking sedatives or tranquilizers

WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT

• DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSAGE

• may cause marked drowsiness

• avoid alcoholic drinks

• excitability may occur, especially in children

• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

• be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

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, cough, or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days

• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days

• redness or swelling is present

• new symptoms occur

• ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs

• cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

• nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs

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.

DO NOT USE IF POUCH IS TORN OR OPEN.