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DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you use, including: blood thinners (anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs such as warfarin, heparin, NSAIDs), corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), all pain medications, anti-seizure drugs, heart medications, medication for diabetes, drugs to treat gout, glaucoma medications, drugs which make you drowsy (sedatives, psychiatric medications, certain antihistamines), methotrexate, estrogen, beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol). This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor. Aspirin is an ingredient in many over-the-counter products. To prevent an overdose of aspirin, read the labels carefully before taking other pain relievers or cold products to be sure they do not contain aspirin. Consult your pharmacist if you are uncertain your over-the-counter products contain aspirin or antihistamines in cough-and-cold products as well. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual drowsiness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, ringing in the ears, weakness, slow or shallow breathing, fast or irregular heartbeat, and loss of consciousness.

NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Discard if you detect a strong vinegar odor. This means the aspirin in the product has broken down.

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