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ASPIRIN

Dosage form
TABLET, CHEWABLE
Labeler
CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED
Label updated
2025-11-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ASPIRIN
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Active ingredient (in each chewable tablet)

Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever

Uses

for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains

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

Do not use

  1. •if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
  2. •for at least 7 days after tonsillectomy or oral surgery unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if

  1. •stomach bleeding warning applies to you
  2. •you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
  3. •you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
  4. •you are taking a diuretic
  5. •you have asthma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

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

These could be signs of a serious condition

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 (1-800-222-1222).

Directions
  1. •drink a full glass of water with each dose
  2. •adults and children 12 years and over: take 4 to 8 chewable tablets every 4 hours not to exceed 48 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
  3. •children under 12 years: consult a doctor
Other information
  1. •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients

corn starch, dextrose excipient, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, flavors, saccharin sodium

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

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CVS

Low Dose

CHEWABLE ASPIRIN 81 mg

Pain Reliever (NSAID)

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

36 CHEWABLE TABLETS

Compare to Bayer® Chewable Low Dose Aspirin active ingredient

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Orange Flavor

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 54e4ae54-caf8-4105-8428-256f56a2f68f · Version 2
NDC: 51316-467