Overview
- Active ingredient
- Aspirin
- Established class
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor
- Mechanism class
- Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
- Physiologic effect
- Decreased Prostaglandin Production; Decreased Platelet Aggregation
- Chemical structure
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
- Route
- Oral
- Label date
- 2025-12-04
Indications and usage
Uses temporarily relieves headache pain and fever of colds muscle pain menstrual pain toothache minor pain of arthritis
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Dosage and administration
Directions drink a full glass of water with each dose adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 or 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours not to exceed 8 caplets in 24 hours children under 12 years: consult a doctor
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 warni ng: 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
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
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
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 redness or swelling is present fever lasts more than 3 days new symptoms occur ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feedin g, 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.
Active ingredient (label)
(in each caplet) Aspirin 500 mg (NSAID) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Inactive ingredients
s carnauba wax, corn starch, D&C red #7 calcium lake, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, powdered cellulose, propylene glycol, shellac, titanium dioxide, triacetin
Keep out of reach of children
of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.