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Aspirin

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Label updated
2026-03-09
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ASPIRIN
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

temporarily relieves:

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

  • •facial swelling
  • •shock
  • •hives
  • •asthma (wheezing)

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
  • •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
  • •have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
  • •take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug

Do not use

  • •if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
  • •if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if

  • •you have asthma
  • •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

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:
    • ohave bloody or black stools
    • ofeel faint
    • ohave stomach pain that does not get better
    • ovomit blood
  • •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
  • •new symptoms occur

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.

Directions
  • do not take more than directed
  • •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 unless directed by a doctor
  • •children under 12 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor
Other information
  • •use by expiration date on package
  • •store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
Inactive ingredient

corn starch

Questions or comments?

1-800-540-3765

Principal Display Panel

NDC 68788-8256

GERICARE

ASPIRIN
(NSAID) • 325 mg each

PAIN RELIEVER / FEVER REDUCER

COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE
INGREDIENT OF BAYER® ASPIRIN**

1000 TABLETS

Actual Size

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED
SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

50844
REV0122D24912

**This product is not manufactured or distributed by
Bayer AG, owner of the registered trademark Bayer®
Aspirin

DISTRIBUTED BY:
GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICAL CORP.
1650 63 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204

Repackaged By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: b0e260a2-4e86-479a-b17b-60324694f669 · Version 5
NDC: 68788-8256