Label: ASPIRIN tablet

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

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Updated July 1, 2014

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  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID)*

    *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug 

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever 

  • Uses

    Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains.

  • 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
    • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
    • 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.

    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 have asthma
    • you are taking a diuretic 

    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

    • 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
      • an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
      • new symptoms occur
      • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
      • redness or swelling is present
      • 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. (1-800-222-1222)

  • Directions

    • drink a full glass of water with each dose
    • adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 4 to 8 tablets every 4 hours while symptoms persist
    • do not exceed 48 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
    • children under 12 years of age: do not use unless directed by a doctor 
  • Other information

    • store at controlled room temperature 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
  • Inactive ingredients

    FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc, triethyl citrate

  • Questions or comments?

    Call toll free: 1 855 STJOE81

  • Principal Display Panel

    • ADULT ASPIRIN REGIMEN‡

    LOW DOSE ASPIRIN

    SAFETY COATED†

    PAIN RELIEVER (NSAID)

    81 mg

    DOCTOR RECOMMENDED

    Enteric Coated

    Micro** Tablets

    Dist. by: St. Josephs Health Products, LLC

    Irvington, NY 10533

    Find out more at stjosephaspirin.com

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

    KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION

    Gluten Free

    †Coating Helps Protect Against Stomach Upset

    ‡Talk to your doctor before starting an aspirin regimen. Aspirin is not right for everyone.

    **Now in a new, smaller, easier to swallow "micro tablet"

  • Product Label

    Aspirin 81 mg

    St. Joseph Low Dose Aspirin Tablets

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ASPIRIN 
    aspirin tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:76000-231
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (ASPIRIN - UNII:R16CO5Y76E) ASPIRIN81 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    METHACRYLIC ACID - METHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER (1:1) (UNII: 74G4R6TH13)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TRIETHYL CITRATE (UNII: 8Z96QXD6UM)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITE (PEACH) Scoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize7mm
    FlavorImprint Code SJ
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:76000-231-151 in 1 BOX
    1150 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    2NDC:76000-231-361 in 1 BOX
    236 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    3NDC:76000-231-121 in 1 BOX
    3120 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    4NDC:76000-231-201 in 1 BOX
    4200 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    5NDC:76000-231-301 in 1 BOX
    5300 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    6NDC:76000-231-651 in 1 BOX
    6365 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34305/30/2014
    Labeler - Bedrock Brands, LLC (ST. JOSEPH) (829056162)