BC Headache Powder Regular Strength 24/50 ct

Description

BC Powder, now with a new formula, offers temporary relief for discomfort associated with headaches, minor body aches, and fever. And BC still stops pain fast because it's a powder. Just pour it in a glass of water and swallow, or place one powder on your tongue and follow with liquid. BC Powder is fast pain relief at the speed of powder.

Uses

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

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:
• • facial swelling
• • asthma (wheezing)
• • hives
• • 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 have ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

• • 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

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. The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
• ringing in ears or loss of hearing occurs
• any new symptoms occur
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than three (3) days
• redness or swelling is present
• 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

These could be a sign of a serious condition

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 years of age and over: place one (1) powder on tongue every six (6) hours, while symptoms persist. Drink a full glass of water with each dose, or may stir powder into a glass of water or other liquid. Do not take more than four (4) powders in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
• children under 12 of age: ask a doctor

Ingredients

Active ingredients (per powder)	Purpose
Aspirin 845 mg	Pain reliever/Fever reducer
Caffeine 65 mg	Pain reliever aid

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Inactive ingredients: docusate sodium, fumaric acid, lactose monohydrate, potassium chloride

Other information

• each powder contains: potassium 65 mg
• store below 25°C (77°F)

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