Exaprin

Warnings:

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), or shock

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

• more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
• with other products containing acetaminophen
• 3 more more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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 stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
• take more or for a longer time than directed
• take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• have 3 or more alcohol drinks every day while using this product
• take other drugs containing prescription or non-prescription NSAIDS (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, others)

Do not use

• with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non-prescription)
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer

Ask a doctor before use if

• stomach bleeding warning applies to yo9u
• you have asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
• you are taking a diuretic
• you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you

• take any other drug containing an NSAID
• take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• take any drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis
• do not know if other drugs you are taking contain acetaminophen

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical help right away
• new symptoms occur
• fever worsens or lasts more than 3 days
• pain worsens or lasts more than 10 days
• redness or swelling is present in the painful area
• ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
• you have any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faint, vomit blood, have bloody or black stools, or stomach pain that does not get better

These could be signs of a serious condition