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Aspirin

Dosage form
TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
Labeler
STRATEGIC SOURCING SERVICES LLC
Label updated
2024-10-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ASPIRIN
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID*)

* nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever

Uses
  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains
  • ask your doctor about other uses for this product
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:

  • hives
  • facial swelling
  • asthma (wheezing)
  • 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

Label information

Do not useif you are allergic to aspirin or 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, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
  • you are taking a diuretic
  • you have asthma

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you aretaking a prescription drug for:

  • diabetes
  • gout
  • arthritis

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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

These could be signs of a serious condition.

Label information

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.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Directions
  • drink a full glass of water with each dose
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 4 to 8 tablets every 4 hours not to exceed 48 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor
Other information
  • store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) in a dry place
  • retain carton for complete product information and warnings
Inactive ingredients

anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, iron oxide ochre, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, simethicone, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, triethyl citrate

Questions or comments?

Call 833-358-6431 Monday to Friday 9 am to 7 pm EST

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 70677-1121-1

COMPARE TO ST.JOSEPH® LOW DOSE ASPIRIN ACTIVE INGREDIENT**

Foster & Thrive™

LOW DOSE

Aspirin 81 mg

PAIN RELIEVER (NSAID)

Safety Coated | Enteric Coated | Aspirin Regimen†

Talk to your doctor or other healthcare provider before using this product for your heart.

ACTUAL SIZE

180 TABLETS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 2ca87a29-1f54-4da4-a66f-3b3dd4f0396c · Version 3
NDC: 70677-1121