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CVS Pharmacy

CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Aspirin 81 mg Drug Facts


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever

Aspirin Uses

for the temporary relief of 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
  • •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 you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
  • •for at least 7 days after tonsillectomy or oral surgery unless directed by a doctor

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 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 for more than 10 days
  • •fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
  • •redness or swelling is present
  • •new symptoms occur
  • •ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs

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 right away. (1-800-222-1222)

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

Aspirin Other information

  • •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

corn starch, dextrose excipient, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, flavors, saccharin sodium

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

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ASPIRIN 81 mg

ADULT LOW DOSE

Aspirin regimen

Pain reliever (NSAID)

actual size

Chewable Orange

Aspirin 81 mg Carton Image 1 Aspirin 81 mg Carton Image 2

Aspirin

Aspirin TABLET, CHEWABLE

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:59779-467
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
aspirin ASPIRIN 81 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
SACCHARIN SODIUM DIHYDRATE
STARCH, CORN

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
ORANGE 8 mm L467 ROUND

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 36 in 1 BOTTLE
2 NDC:59779-467-68 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part343 1992-08-25


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