Label: ASPIRIN tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Updated February 6, 2018

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH TABLET)

    Aspirin 81mg (NSAID*)

    *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

  • PURPOSE

    Pain reliever

  • USES

    for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains or as recommended by your doctor. Because of its delayed action, this product will not provide fast relief of headaches or other symptoms needing immediate relief.

  • 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 very serious illness.

    Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:

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

    if an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

    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 aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers

    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 have asthma
    • you are taking a diuretic

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    Taking a prescription drug for:

    • anticoagulation (thinning of the blood)
    • diabetes
    • gout
    • 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
    • new symptoms occur
    • redness or swelling is present
    • Ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
    • Pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days

    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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • 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
  • OTHER INFORMATION

    • store at room temperature
    • do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing

    You may report side effects to: 1-888-952-0050.

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, croscarmlellose sodium, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, iron oxide ochre, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, silicon dioxide, simethicone, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate

  • HOW SUPPLIED

    Product: 68151-2904

    NDC: 68151-2904-2 1 TABLET in a PACKAGE

  • Aspirin 81 MG (Enteric Coated) TAB

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ASPIRIN 
    aspirin tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68151-2904(NDC:0603-0026)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (ASPIRIN - UNII:R16CO5Y76E) ASPIRIN81 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    ANHYDROUS LACTOSE (UNII: 3SY5LH9PMK)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    TRIETHYL CITRATE (UNII: 8Z96QXD6UM)  
    METHACRYLIC ACID - ETHYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER (1:1) TYPE A (UNII: NX76LV5T8J)  
    DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O)  
    FERRIC OXIDE RED (UNII: 1K09F3G675)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorYELLOWScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize7mm
    FlavorImprint Code A
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:68151-2904-21 in 1 PACKAGE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product11/03/2009
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINALpart34311/03/2009
    Labeler - Carilion Materials Management (079239644)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Carilion Materials Management079239644REPACK(68151-2904)
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