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Arthritis Strength BC is found on the shelf next to regular BC, and it comes in the bright green box. Arthritis Strength BC gives you a higher dose of the famous pain relief formula found in regular BC. To stop arthritis pain fast, go for the green! Arthritis Strength BC.
Drug Facts:
Active ingredients (per powder)
Purpose
Aspirin 742 mg....................................................................Pain reliever
Caffeine 38 mg....................................................................Pain reliever aid
Salicylamide 222 mg...........................................................Pain reliever aid
Uses:
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
 minor arthritis pain |
headaches |
| colds |
temporarily reduces fever |
| muscular aches |
Warnings:
Reye's Syndrome:
Children and teenagers should not use this drug for chicken pox or flu symptoms before a doctor is asked 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:
facial swelling
asthma (wheezing)
hives
shock
Alcohol warning:
If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Aspirin may cause stomach bleeding.
Do not use:
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if you have ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin or any other painreliever/fever reducer.
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Ask a doctor before use if you have:
asthma
ulcers
a bleeding problem
stomach problems that
last or come back such as heartburn, upset stomach or pain
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a
prescription drug for:
gout
diabetes
arthritis
anticoagulation (blood thinning)
When using this product limit the use of caffeine containing drugs, foods, or drinks, because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and occasionally, rapid heartbeat
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
ringing in ears or loss of hearing occurs
new symptoms occur
pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
fever lasts more than three (3) days
redness or swelling is present
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last three (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. Quick medical attention is crucial for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions:
adults and children 12 and over: place one (1) powder on tongue every three (3) to four (4) hours, not to exceed four (4) powders in 24 hours. Place powder on tongue and follow with liquid. May stir powder into glass of water or other liquid.
children under 12: ask a doctor
do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
Other information:
each powder contains: potassium 65 mg
store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients: dioctylsodium sulfosuccinate, fumaric acid, potassium chloride, lactose
Questions and comments? call toll-free 1-866-255-5197 weekdays
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