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Aspirin 81

Dosage form
TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
Labeler
Amerisource Bergen
Label updated
2026-06-15
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ASPIRIN
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID*)
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug 

Purpose

Pain reliever 

Uses

for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains or as recommended by your doctor

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
  • shock
  • asthma (wheezing)

Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you

  • take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
  • are age 60 or older
  • take more or for a longer time than directed
  • take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
  • have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems 
  • 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, liver 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
  • 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
  • ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • redness or swelling is present
  • any new symptoms appear

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin at 20 weeks or later in 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
  • do not take more than directed
  • 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 at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number 
Inactive ingredients

colloidal anhydrous silica, corn starch, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, hypromellose, methacrylic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, shellac wax, simethicone, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate


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Compare to St. Joseph® Low Dose Aspirin
active ingredient**

NDC 46122-598-48

LOW DOSE

Aspirin 81 mg
Pain Reliever (NSAID)

Enteric Coated

180 Tablets | 81 mg Each

Actual
Size

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4491faca-f30b-4eb0-bea9-f518f6b2f095 · Version 11
NDC: 46122-598