PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: blood disorders, asthma, a history of drug dependency, ulcers or intestinal problems, kidney or liver disease, nasal polyps, allergies (especially drug allergies). This medication contains aspirin. Children and teenagers should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, influenza or any undiagnosed illness without first consulting a doctor about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness if this medication causes you to feel drowsy. Limit alcohol intake. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Aspirin is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this medication. This drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medication you may use, including: anti-seizure drugs, antidepressants, other narcotic pain relievers, non- narcotic pain relievers, sleeping pills, sedatives, cimetidine, "blood thinners" (anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs such as warfarin, heparins, NSAIDs), quinidine, acetazolamide, corticosteroids, medication for gout, drugs used for diabetes, methotrexate. 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. 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 nausea, vomiting, fever, ringing in ears, confusion, unusual drowsiness or dizziness, irregular heartbeat, seizures, and loss of consciousness.