Rexall ASA Extra Strength 500mg

Rexall ASA Extra Strength 500mg provides relief of fever, headache, mild to moderate pain due to arthritis or rheumatism, mild to moderate pain due to muscle sprains and strains.

Directions: Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 1 tablet with a glass (250 mL) of water or milk, every 4-6 hours. Do not take more than 4000 mg (8 tablets) in 24 hours. Use the smallest effective dose.

Active Ingredient: Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) 500 mg (NSAID)

Inactive Ingredients: Corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, titanium dioxide. / Cellulose microcristalline, croscarmellose sodique, dioxyde de titane, fcule de mas, huile min鯩rale, hypromellose.

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 or other NSAIDs; 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. 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; or any other serious condition; take 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day; take any other medication, especially acetaminophen, diuretics, blood thinners, methotrexate, steroid, 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. 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 get medical help right away.

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