Label: ASPIRIN EC- aspirin tablet, coated

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

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    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID1)


    1

    nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever

  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains
    • for other uses, see your doctor, but do not use for more than 10 days without consulting your doctor because serious side effects may occur
  • 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
    • shock
    • 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
    • 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
    • you have asthma
    • you have not been drinking fluids
    • you have lost a lot of fluid due to vomiting or diarrhea

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    • taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis
    • taking any other drug
    • under a doctor's care for any serious condition

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
      • feel faint
      • have bloody or black stools
      • vomit blood
      • 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 in the painful area
    • any new symptoms appear
    • ringing in the ears or a 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. 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 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
    • use by expiration date on package
  • Inactive ingredients

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

  • Questions?

    call 1-888-838-2872, weekdays, 8 AM-5 PM ET

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    Distributed by: GOLDLINE LABORATORIES, INC., Sellersville, PA 18960

    Dist. 1993 0810REV 89 387R

    Repackaged by: REBEL DISTRIBUTORS CORP, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

    TAMPER-EVIDENT: DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF THE IMPRINTED FOIL SEAL OVER THE MOUTH OF THE BOTTLE IS CUT, TORN, BROKEN OR MISSING

    ** This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer HealthCare LLC, owner of the registered trademark Bayer® Low Dose.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 81 mg Bottle Label

    Aspirin EC 81mg

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ASPIRIN EC 
    aspirin tablet, coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:21695-684(NDC:0182-1061)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Aspirin (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (Aspirin - UNII:R16CO5Y76E) Aspirin81 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    anhydrous lactose (UNII: 3SY5LH9PMK)  
    carnauba wax (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    silicon dioxide (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    croscarmellose sodium (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    D&C Yellow NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    aluminum oxide (UNII: LMI26O6933)  
    cellulose, microcrystalline (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    polysorbate 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    sodium hydroxide (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    sodium lauryl sulfate (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    talc (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    titanium dioxide (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    triethyl citrate (UNII: 8Z96QXD6UM)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorYELLOWScoreno score
    ShapeROUND (Bi-convex) Size7mm
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:21695-684-3030 in 1 BOTTLE
    2NDC:21695-684-9090 in 1 BOTTLE
    3NDC:21695-684-00100 in 1 BOTTLE
    4NDC:21695-684-72120 in 1 BOTTLE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34301/01/1993
    Labeler - Rebel Distributors Corp (118802834)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Rebel Distributors Corp118802834RELABEL, REPACK