Label: GERITREX ASPIRIN- aspirin tablet, coated

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated October 10, 2018

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  • Asprin 325 mg

    Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
    (NSAID)

    Drug Facts

  • 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
    • toothache
    • headache
    • muscle pain
    • minor pain of arthritis
    • 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:

    • 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

    • 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]
    • are age 60 or older
    • take more or for a longer time than directed
    • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

    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 a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
    • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
    • stomach bleeding warning applies to you
    • 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
    • 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 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

  • Directions

    • 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 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • Inactive ingredients

    corn starch, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol,
    propylene glycol

  • Questions or comments?

    1-800-736-3437

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    325 mg

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    GERITREX ASPIRIN 
    aspirin tablet, coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:54162-940
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (ASPIRIN - UNII:R16CO5Y76E) ASPIRIN325 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize10mm
    FlavorImprint Code 44;157
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:54162-940-901000 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product10/11/2018
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34310/11/2018
    Labeler - Geritrex LLC (112796248)