Genuine Bayer Aspirin also can provide temporary relief from minor arthritis pain and, when taken under a doctor's care, arthritis inflammation. Additionally, Genuine Bayer Aspirin can be taken by people on an aspirin regimen under a doctor's supervision for recurrent heart attack and stroke prevention. Genuine Bayer Aspirin can even keep you from dying if you take it as directed by a doctor during a heart attack. No other leading brand of pain reliever can do that!

Aspirin is not appropriate for everyone, so be sure to talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen.

Each Genuine Bayer Aspirin caplet and tablet is coated with Toleraid® Micro-Coating to make it easier to swallow. Genuine Bayer Aspirin is both caffeine-free and sodium-free.

For relief of back and muscle pain, try Extra Strength Bayer Back & Body Pain.

Active Ingredient |Uses |Warnings |Directions |Other Information |Inactive Ingredients |Questions or comments

Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)* Pain reliever/fever reducer
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Uses

temporary relieves

• headache
• muscle pain
• toothache
• menstrual pain
• pain and fever of colds
• minor pain of arthritis

Warnings

Reye's syndrome:

 Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Allergy alert:

 Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:

• hives
• facial swelling
• asthma (wheezing)
• shock

Stomach bleeding warning:

 This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you

• are age 60 or older
• have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
• take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
• have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
• take more or for a longer time than directed

Do not use

 if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer

Ask a doctor before use if

• stomach bleeding warning applies to you
• you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
• you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
• you are taking a diuretic
• you have asthma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

 taking a prescription drug for

• gout
• diabetes
• arthritis

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
• you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
  • feel faint
  • vomit blood
  • have bloody or black stools
  • have stomach pain that does not get better
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• redness or swelling is present
• fever lasts more than 3 days
• new symptoms occur
• ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs

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.

Directions

• drink a full glass of water with each dose
• adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours or 3 tablets every 6 hours, not to exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours
• children under 12 years: consult a doctor

Other information

• save carton for full directions and warnings
• store at room temperature

Inactive ingredients

carnauba wax*, corn starch, hypromellose, powdered cellulose, triacetin
* may contain this ingredient

Questions or comments?

1-800-331-4536 (Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM EST)
or www.bayeraspirin.com