GENUINE ASPIRIN - aspirin tablet 
WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

(in each caplet)

Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

• temporarily relieves:
• headache
• pain and fever of colds
• muscle pain
• menstrual pain
• toothache
• minor pain of arthritis

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 theses 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:

• have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
• take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• are age 60 or older
• 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.

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
• ringing in the ears or 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

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.

Directions

• drink a full glass of water with each dose
• adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 to 2 caplets every 4 hours. Do not take more than 12 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
• children under 12 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor

Other information

• store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
• coated for easier swallowing
• see end flap for expiration date and lot number

Inactive ingredients

hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, starch

Questions or comments?

1-800-426-9391

PRODUCT PACKAGING

The product packaging shown below represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packaging may also be available.

CVS®

pharmacy

NDC 59779-389-12

Compare to the active

ingredient in Bayer*†

See new Warnings Information

Genuine

Aspirin

PAIN RELIEVER

FEVER REDUCER

FAST, SAFE PAIN RELIEF

ASPIRIN 325 mg (NSAID)

● Headaches ● Everyday aches & pains

100 COATED CAPLETS

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

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