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AspirinChewable

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Allegiant Health
Label updated
2018-12-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ASPIRIN
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Active ingredient

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

Purpose

Pain reliever

Uses

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, 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

if you are allergic to aspirinor any other pain reliever/fever reducer this product for at least 7 days after tonsillectomy or oral surgery unless directed by a doctor

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

  • 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
  • new symptoms occur
  • ringing in the ears or 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 specifically 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 accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center(1-800-222-1222) immediately.

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: consult a doctor
Inactive Ingredients

corn starch, dextrates, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, orange flavor, saccharin sodium 

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 92b8637b-03a9-461f-b2f6-6eddaa214953 · Version 7
NDC: 69168-288