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Name: Advil Liqui-Gels
Type: OTC
Purpose: To relieve minor aches and pains and also to reduce fever.
Directions: Do not take more than directed. The smallest effective dose should be use. Do not take longer than 10 days. Adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 capsule every4-6 hours while symptoms persist. If pain or fever does not respond to 1 capsule. 2 capsules may be used. Do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor. Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.
Warnings: Ask a doctor before use if you are pregnant, age 60 or over, taking any other drug or have stomach problems. It may cause severe allergic reaction. It may cause stomach bleeding. Long term continuous use of this product may increase risk of heart attack or stroke.
Expiration date: 11/08

Name: Aleve
Type: OTC
Purpose: Pain reliever/ fever reducer
Directions: Adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 tablet every 8-12 hours while symptoms last. For the first dose you may take 2 tablets within the first hour. Do not exceed in any 8-12 hour period. Do not exceed 3 tablets in a 24 hour period. Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.
Warnings: Allergy alert: Naproxen sodium may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin.
Stomach bleeding: Naproxen sodium may cause stomach bleeding. Ask a doctor if you have signs of stomach bleeding. Keep out of reach of children.
Expiration date: 07/10

Name: Aspirin pain reliever Adult low strength
Type: OTC
Purpose: pain reliever
Directions: Drink a full glass of water with each dose.
Adults and children 12 years and over: take 4-8 tablets every 4 hours, not to exceed 48 tablets in 24 hrs unless recommended by a doctor. Children under 12 years: ask a doctor....