Label: TRI-BUFFERED ASPIRIN- aspirin tablet, film coated

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

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  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Buffered aspirin equal to
    325 mg aspirin (NSAID)*
    (buffered with calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, and magnesium oxide)
    *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug 

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves minor aches and pains associated with:
    o
    toothache
    o
    minor pain of arthritis
    o
    backache
    o
    the common cold
    o
    headache
    o
    muscular aches
    o
    premenstrual & menstrual cramps
    temporarily reduces fever 
  • 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

    have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
    have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
    are age 60 or older
    take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug 
    take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
    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 asthma 
    you are taking a diuretic
    you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    taking a prescription drug for

    gout
    arthritis
    diabetes

    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:
    o
    feel faint
    o
    vomit blood
    o
    have bloody or black stools
    o
    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 2 tablets every 4 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

    each tablet contains: calcium 35 mg and magnesium 40 mg
    store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
    see end flap for expiration date and lot number
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, corn starch, dibasic sodium phosphate anhydrous, hydrogenated vegetable oil, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, shellac wax, simethicone, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, titanium dioxide

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Principal Display Panel

    NDC 71205-517-30

    Compare to the active ingredient in BUFFERIN®†

    TRI-BUFFERED
    ASPIRIN
    325 mg

    pain reliever/fever reducer (NSAID)

    30 TABLETS

    This product is not manufactured or distributed by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., owner of the registered trademark Bufferin®.
    50844     REV0318M18312

    Distributed by MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS
    17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233 
    Livonia, MI 48152 USA 

    Repackaged by Proficient Rx LP
    Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 

       
    M-17
    Re-order No. 700594    Rev. 07/18

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

    71205-517-30
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    TRI-BUFFERED ASPIRIN 
    aspirin tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:71205-517(NDC:0904-2015)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (ASPIRIN - UNII:R16CO5Y76E) ASPIRIN325 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    DIMETHICONE 410 (UNII: TYU5GP6XGE)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, ANHYDROUS (UNII: 22ADO53M6F)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL (UNII: Z82Y2C65EA)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize11mm
    FlavorImprint Code 44;183
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:71205-517-3030 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/30/2020
    2NDC:71205-517-6060 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/30/2020
    3NDC:71205-517-9090 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/30/2020
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01303/30/1990
    Labeler - Proficient Rx LP (079196022)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Proficient Rx LP079196022REPACK(71205-517) , RELABEL(71205-517)