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Reye's Syndrome: Children and teenagers should not use this drug for chicken pox or flu symptoms before a doctor is consulted about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness reported to be associated with aspirin. Allergy Alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include hives, facial swelling, asthma (wheezing), shock. Alcohol Warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask a doctor if you should take aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Aspirin may cause stomach bleeding. Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer, if you are allergic to aspirin. Ask a doctor before use if you have asthma, ulcers, bleeding problems, stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach or stomach pain, high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease, are taking a diuretic, or are over 65 years of age. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for gout, diabetes, arthritis, anticoagulation (thinning the blood). Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away, redness or swelling is present, new symptoms occurs, fever gets worse or lasts fore more than 3 days, pain gets worse or least for more than 10 days, ringing in the ears or a 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. Do not use if printed foil under cap is broken or missing.