Label: ADULT LOW DOSE ENTERIC COATED ASPIRIN- aspirin tablet, coated

  • NDC Code(s): 57896-981-01, 57896-981-10, 57896-981-12, 57896-981-20, view more
    57896-981-30
  • Packager: Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Label Information

Updated November 13, 2023

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  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Aspirin 81 mg(NSAID)*
    *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever

  • Uses

    • for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains
    • ask your doctor about other uses for aspirin
  • 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:

    • 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 your are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.
    • if you ever hadan allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

    Ask a doctor before use if

    • the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
    • you are taking a diuretic
    • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
    • you have: -high blood pressure -heart disease -liver cirrhosis -kidney disease -asthma

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    • taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout or 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
    • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
    • redness or swelling is present
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    • any new symptoms occur
    • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs

    These can 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 exceed recommended dose
    • drink a full glass of water with each dose
    • swallow whole, do not chew or crush
    • adults and children 12 years and older: take 4-8 tablets every 4 hours, as needed, not more than 48 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
    • children under 12: ask a doctor
  • Other information

    • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C - 30°C (59°F - 86°F)
  • Inactive ingredients

    cellulose,D&C yellow #10, FD&C yellow #6, hypromellose, methacrylic acid, PEG, polydextrose, silica, simethicone, sodium
    bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate, wax.

  • Questions or comments?

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  • package label

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ADULT LOW DOSE ENTERIC COATED ASPIRIN 
    aspirin tablet, coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:57896-981
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (ASPIRIN - UNII:R16CO5Y76E) ASPIRIN81 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O)  
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    TRIACETIN (UNII: XHX3C3X673)  
    TRIETHYL CITRATE (UNII: 8Z96QXD6UM)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    METHACRYLIC ACID (UNII: 1CS02G8656)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYDEXTROSE (UNII: VH2XOU12IE)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColoryellowScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize6mm
    FlavorImprint Code L
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:57896-981-01100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/01/2012
    2NDC:57896-981-101000 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product02/01/2013
    3NDC:57896-981-30300 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/01/2013
    4NDC:57896-981-12120 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/01/2012
    5NDC:57896-981-20200 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product10/01/2018
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01307/01/2000
    Labeler - Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp (611196254)
    Registrant - Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp (611196254)