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basic care aspirin

Manufacturer
L. Perrigo Company
Effective date
2022-11-22
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 21:46:41

Label at a glance#

Productbasic care aspirin
Active ingredientASPIRIN
Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains

Dosage and administration

• 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

Storage and handling

• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

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

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  1. if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
  2. for at least 7 days after tonsillectomy or oral surgery unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  1. stomach bleeding warning applies to you
  2. you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
  3. you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
  4. you are taking a diuretic
  5. you have asthma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

taking a prescription drug for

  • gout
  • diabetes
  • arthritis

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • 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
  • new symptoms occur
  • ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs

These could be signs of a serious condition

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

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.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  1. drink a full glass of water with each dose
  2. 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
  3. children under 12 years: consult a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  1. store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-719-9260

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Compare to Bayer® Chewable Low Dose Aspirin

active ingredient

Chewable Tablets

aspirin 81 mg

Pain Reliever (NSAID)

actual size | Orange Flavored

Low Dose Aspirin Regimen

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

36 TABLETS

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aspirin 81 mg image

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
0113-74670113-7467-68

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 4 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
ASPIRINR16CO5Y76EACTIB
STARCH, CORNO8232NY3SJIACT
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6H77VEI93A8IACT
SACCHARIN SODIUMSB8ZUX40TYIACT

Source Document#

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