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This is a medication guide for Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) that are used to treat pain, redness, and inflammation from medical conditions such as arthritis, menstrual cramps, and short-term pain. It warns about serious side effects of NSAIDs, such as an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, bleeding, ulcers, and tears (perforation) that can lead to death. The guide recommends using NSAIDs only as prescribed and at the lowest dose for the shortest time needed. It also mentions that people with certain medical conditions or situations, such as asthma, liver or kidney problems, high blood pressure, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and recent heart attack or bypass surgery, should not take NSAIDs. The guide also lists other possible side effects of NSAIDs and advises getting emergency help if certain symptoms occur. It recommends talking to a healthcare provider before using over-the-counter NSAIDs for more than ten days and not using NSAIDs for a condition for which it was not prescribed. The guide provides general information about the safe and effective use of NSAIDs and advises not giving NSAIDs to other people. It also includes information about the manufacturer of the medication and the approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.*