Active Ingredients | Uses | Warnings | Directions | Other Information | Inactive Ingredients |
Active ingredients
(in each tablet)
Aspirin 500 mg. Analgesic
Caffeine 65 mg. Alertness aid/pain reliever aid |
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| Uses |
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- for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains with fatigue or drowsiness associated with a hangover
- also effective for headaches, body aches and pains alone
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| 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.
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Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
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| 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
- in children under 12 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- asthma
- ulcers
- bleeding problems
- stomach problems that last or come back,
such as heartburn, upset stomach, or pain
- a sodium-restricted diet
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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for
- anticoagulation (blood thinning)
- gout
- diabetes
- arthritis
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When using this product
- limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and occasionally, rapid heart beat. The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.
- if fatigue or drowsiness persists or continues to recur, consult a doctor. For occasional use only. Not intended for use as a substitute for sleep.
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Stop use and ask a doctor if
- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
- symptoms get worse or last more than 10 days
- redness or swelling is present
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- new symptoms occur
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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. |
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Directions
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- do not use for more than 2 days for hangover
- fully dissolve 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking
adults and children 12 years and older
- 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor
- do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours
adults 60 years and over
- 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor
- do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours
Children under 12 years
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| Other information |
- each tablet contains: sodium 415 mg
- phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 9 mg per tablet
- store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat and moisture.
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Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, calcium silicate, dimethylpolysiloxane, docusate sodium, flavor, mannitol, povidone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate |
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