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Bayer Genuine Aspirin

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Select Consumer Group
Label updated
2026-07-03
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ASPIRIN
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

temporarily relieves

  • headache
  • muscle pain
  • toothache
  • menstrual pain
  • pain and fever of colds
  • minor pain of arthritis
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

  • gout
  • diabetes
  • 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 more than 10 days
  • redness or swelling is present
  • fever lasts more than 3 days
  • new symptoms occur
  • ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs

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.

Directions
  • drink a full glass of water with each dose
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours or 3 tablets every 6 hours, not to exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours
  • children under 12 years: consult a doctor
Other information
  • save carton for full directions and warnings
  • store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients

carnauba wax may contain this ingredient, corn starch, hypromellose, powdered cellulose, triacetin

Questions or comments?

1-800-331-4536

(Mon – Fri 9AM – 5PM EST) or www.bayeraspirin.com

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 Tablet Bottle Carton

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 3ca776c2-47ed-5107-e063-6394a90ac5df · Version 3
NDC: 85237-1828