Bayer Advanced Aspirin Extra Strength Description

Drink a full glass of water with each dose.

Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Children under 12 years: Consult a doctor.

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 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.

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

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; you have a sodium-restricted diet.

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

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.

Redness or swelling is present.

Fever lasts more than 3 days.

New symptoms occur.

Ringing in the ears or a 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.

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