Label: ASPIRIN tablet, film coated

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Drug Label Information

Updated November 2, 2010

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  • DRUG FACTS

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)

    Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID*)

    *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

  • PURPOSE

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

  • USES

    Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains associated with

    • headache
    • minor arthritis
    • common cold
    • menstrual cramps
    • muscular aches
    • backache
    • toothache

    Temporarily reduces fever.

  • 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (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 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

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

    taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout or arthritis

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • 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 for more than 10 days
    • redness or swelling is present
    • any new symptoms appear
    • 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 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.

    Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • DIRECTIONS

    • do not take more than directed
    • the smallest effective dose should be used
    • do not take longer than 10 days, unless
      directed by a doctor (see Warnings)
    • drink a full glass of water with each dose

    Adults and childre: (12 years and older)

    Take 1 or 2 tablets with water every 4 hours as needed. Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.

    Children under 12 years:

    Do not give to children under 12 years of age.

  • OTHER INFORMATION

    store at 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)

  • Inactive Ingredients

    ma contain acetylated monoglycerides, cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow #10 lake, FD&C yellow lake #6, hypromellose, hypromellose phthalate, iron oxide, methacrylic acid, mineral oil, PEG, polydextrose, polysorbate 80, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, propylene glycol, silica, sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate, wax.

  • QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

    Distributed by:

    GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICALS CORP.

    1650 63 Street, Brooklyn, New York 11204

    Repackaged by:

    Contract Pharmacy Services-PA
    125 Titus Ave Suite 200
    Warrington, PA 18976 USA

    Original--08/2010--NJW

  • Package Label

    Blister of 30 Tablets

    Blister of 30 Tablets

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ASPIRIN 
    aspirin tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:67046-164(NDC:57896-921)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (ASPIRIN - UNII:R16CO5Y76E) ASPIRIN325 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    POWDERED CELLULOSE (UNII: SMD1X3XO9M)  
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    FERRIC OXIDE RED (UNII: 1K09F3G675)  
    METHACRYLIC ACID (UNII: 1CS02G8656)  
    MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)  
    POLYDEXTROSE (UNII: VH2XOU12IE)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    SODIUM ALGINATE (UNII: C269C4G2ZQ)  
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    TRIACETIN (UNII: XHX3C3X673)  
    TRIETHYL CITRATE (UNII: 8Z96QXD6UM)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorORANGEScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize10mm
    FlavorImprint Code 44;227
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:67046-164-3030 in 1 BLISTER PACK
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34311/01/2010
    Labeler - Contract Pharmacy Services-PA (945429777)