Label: ASPIRIN ENTERIC SAFETY COATED- aspirin tablet

  • NDC Code(s): 69842-826-30, 69842-826-50
  • Packager: CVS Pharmacy
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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Updated March 6, 2024

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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 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.
    • ask your doctor about other uses for safety coated 81 mg 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
    • 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
    • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

    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 

    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
    • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    • redness or swelling is present
    • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
    • 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 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 between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous lactose**, black iron oxide**, brown iron oxide**, carnauba wax**,corn starch**, croscarmellose sodium**, D&C yellow #10, FD&C yellow #6**, hypromellose**, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil**, pharmaceutical ink**, polysorbate 80**,  potassium hydroxide**, propylene glycol**, purified water**, shellac**, silicon dioxide, simethicone**, sodium bicarbonate**, sodium hydroxide**, sodium lauryl sulfate**, stearic acid**, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate, yellow iron oxide**

    **contains one or more of these ingredients 

  • Questions or comments?

    Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

  • Principal Display Panel

    Compare to the active ingredient in Bayer® Low Dose Aspirin†

    Coated Tablets

    Low Dose

    Aspirin 81 mg

    Pain reliever (NSAID)

    • Safety coated±
    • Aspirin regimen≠

    TABLETS

    THIS PACKAGE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT YOUNG CHILDREN

    ±Talk to your doctor or other healthcare provider before using this product for your heart.

    ±Coating helps protect against stomach upset

    †This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer HealthCare LLC, distributor of Bayer® Low Dose Aspirin.

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

    Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

    One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

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  • Product Label

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

    CVS HEALTH Low Dose Aspirin 81 mg

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ASPIRIN  ENTERIC SAFETY COATED
    aspirin tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-826
    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)  
    FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE (UNII: XM0M87F357)  
    BROWN IRON OXIDE (UNII: 1N032N7MFO)  
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    METHACRYLIC ACID - METHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER (1:1) (UNII: 74G4R6TH13)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: WZH3C48M4T)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O)  
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    TRIETHYL CITRATE (UNII: 8Z96QXD6UM)  
    FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW (UNII: EX438O2MRT)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColoryellowScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize7mm
    FlavorImprint Code E;T81;1;Heart
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-826-50500 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product08/31/201808/31/2025
    2NDC:69842-826-30300 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product08/31/201808/31/2025
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01308/31/201808/31/2025
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)