
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: TUESDAY, July 3, 1990                   TAG: 9007030205
SECTION: NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL                    PAGE: A7   EDITION: METRO 
SOURCE: 
DATELINE: WASHINGTON                                LENGTH: Short

ASPIRIN TO CARRY STRONGER WARNINGS

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced stronger warnings against use of over-the-counter aspirin products by women in the last three months of pregnancy unless directed by a physician.

The agency said the stronger warning on labels is being required because aspirin can affect fetal circulation and uterine contraction.

The warning must read:

"It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last three months of pregnancy unless specifically directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery."

- Associated Press

by CNB