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CVS is a brand name for Aspirin (also known as Acetylsalicylic Acid). The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Uses ■ for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to: ■ headache ■ muscle pain ■ backache ■ toothache ■ menstrual pain ■ colds ■ minor arthritis pain ■ temporarily reduces fever
Verbatim from this product's FDA label. Tap a section to expand.
Directions ■ do not exceed recommended dosage ■ to avoid serious injury, completely dissolve tablets in 4 oz. of water before taking adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor - do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours 60 years and over: 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor - do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years: consult a doctor Take this product any time – morning, noon, or night – when you need relief from headaches, backaches, body aches, or muscle pain.
Place two (2) tablets in 4 fl oz. of water. Dissolve tablets completely. You do not have to drink any of the residue that may be on the bottom of the glass. The medicine is in the water.
Stop use and ask a doctor if Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ 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 ■ an allergic reaction occurs.
Seek medical help right away. ■ pain lasts for more than 10 days or gets worse ■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days ■ new symptoms occur ■ redness or swelling is present ■ ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
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 Do not use ■ if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer ■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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