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Aspirin

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Richmond Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Label updated
2017-11-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ASPIRIN
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active Ingredient

(in each tablet)

Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID) *

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain Reliever

Uses
  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains
  • for other uses, see your doctor, but do not use for more than 10 days without consulting your doctor because serious side effects may occur.
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 signs of  Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Allergy Alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include

  • hives
  • asthma (wheezing)
  • shock
  • facial swelling

    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
  • takes other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, others)
  • takes more or for a longer time than directed
  • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.

    Do not use

  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever / fever reducer

    Ask a doctor before use if

  • stomach bleeding warning applies to you
  • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
  • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, lever 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 diabetes, gout or arthritis
  • taking any other drug
  • under a doctor’s care for any serious condition

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you experiences 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
  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • redness or swelling is present in the painful area
  • any new symptoms appear
  • ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 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.

Directions

DRINK A FULL GLASS OF WATER WITH EACH DOSE

  • adults and children 12 years and older : take 4 to 8 tablets every 4 hours while symptoms last, but not more than 48 tablets in 24 hours.
  • Children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other Information
  • store at 15-30 °C (59-86 °F)
Inactive Ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, D&C Yellow #10 (Al-Lake), HPMC, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, PVP, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, corn starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or Comments

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

Safer for your stomach than pain or Buffered Aspirin

call 804-270-4498, 8.30 am-4.30 pm ET, Monday - Friday

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC: 54738-559-12 – 120 Tablets

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC: 54738-559-25 - 240 Tablets

NDC: 54738-559-03 - 1000 Tablets

DailyMed Set ID: 11458142-4953-4f9f-bbb6-4422d085a960 · Version 2
NDC: 54738-559