Bayer Extra Strength 500mg Buffered Caplets 50 ea

Formulated with a Safe Buffer

• Buffered Aspirin (NSAID*)
• Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
• Extra Strength

Each caplet contains:  calcium 140 mg.

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1-800-331-4536

Made in Spain

*Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

For the temporary relief of:  headache, muscle pain, toothache, pain and fever of colds, menstrual pain, minor pain of arthritis.

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
• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

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 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.

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 as needed, not to exceed 8 caplets in 24 hours

Children under 12 years:  Consult a doctor.

Other Information:

• Each caplet contains: calcium 140 mg
• Save carton for full directions and warnings 
• Store at room temperature