Two Extra-Strength Bayer Aspirin have been proven to be as effective on headaches and other tough pain as the most prescribed dosage of Tylenol with Codeine #3 (headache and dental pain models). In fact, no other over-the-counter pain reliever has been proven stronger than Extra Strength Bayer Aspirin for headache pain relief and other tough pain. And when taken under a doctor's care, Extra Strength Bayer Aspirin can provide relief from arthritis inflammation.

This product is both caffeine-free and sodium-free and comes in easy to swallow caplets, which have the patented Toleraid^® Micro-Coating. Toleraid makes them particularly appropriate for those who have difficulty swallowing uncoated caplets.

The next time you have headache pain, for fast relief use Extra Strength Bayer Aspirin.

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

Active ingredient(in each caplet)
Aspirin 500 mg (NSAID)* Pain reliever/fever reducer
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Uses

 temporarily relieves

• headache
• pain and fever of colds
• muscle pain
• menstrual pain
• toothache
• 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 caplets every 4 to 6 hours not to exceed 8 caplets 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, D&C red #7 calcium lake, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, powdered cellulose, propylene glycol, shellac, titanium dioxide, triacetin

Questions or comments?

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