Option+ ASA 325mg

Acetylsalicylic Acid Tablets USP

Directions: Children under 18 years: see Reye's syndrome warning ,Adults and children 12 years and older: take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours with a glass (250 mL) of water or milk ,do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours

Warning: Reye's syndrome Do not give to children and teenagers under 18 years of age who have chicken pox, cold or flu symptoms. ASA is reported to be linked to Reye's syndrome, a rare, but serious illness. Allergy alert ,ASA may cause a severe allergic reaction including ,skin rash or hives ,face swelling ,wheezing ,trouble breathing ,if an allergic reaction occurs, get medical help right away ,do not use if you are allergic to ,ASA ,salicylates ,other NSAIDs ,other pain relievers/fever reducers ,the inactive ingredients ,do not use if you have asthma brought on by ASA, salicylates or other NSAIDs. Stomach bleeding warning ,ASA may cause severe stomach bleeding ,stop use and get medical help right away if you ,feel faint ,vomit blood ,have bloody or black stools ,have stomach pain that does not get better ,do not take other products containing ASA, salicylates or NSAIDs while taking this product. Dosage warning ,use the smallest effective dose ,do not take more than the recommended dose unless advised by your doctor. Do not use if you ,have or have had an ulcer ,are prone to bleeding ,have liver or kidney disease ,use methotrexate 15 mg/week or more ,are in the last trimester of pregnancy. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you ,have ,stomach problems such as heartburn ,asthma ,high blood pressure ,heart disease ,gout ,severe anemia ,any other serious condition ,take 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day ,take any other medication, especially ,acetaminophen ,diuretics ,blood thinners ,methotrexate ,steroids ,medicine for seizures, arthritis, diabetes or gout ,are ,60 years or older ,pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding ,having surgery in 5 to 7 days. Stop use and ask a doctor if you ,have ,an allergic reaction (get medical help right away) ,any hearing loss, ringing or buzzing in the ears ,pain that lasts more than 5 days ,fever that lasts more than 3 days ,redness or swelling ,any new symptoms. Keep out of reach of children. This package contains enough drug to seriously harm a child. In case of overdose, call a Poison Control Centre or doctor, even if you have no signs or symptoms.

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