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ASPIRIN REGULAR STRENGTH - aspirin tablet 
CVS Pharmacy

CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Regular Strength Aspirin Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

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

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

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 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours; do not exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information

  • store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)

Inactive ingredients

corn starch, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, hypromellose, talc, triacetin

Questions or comments?

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Regular Strength

Aspirin

Fast, Safe Pain Relief

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer (NSAID)

Headaches

Everyday Aches & Pains

325 mg

Compare to the active ingredient in Bayer®

Value Size {appears on 300 count and 500 count configurations only}

# Tablets {appears on 300 count and 500 count configurations only}

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ASPIRIN  REGULAR STRENGTH
aspirin  tablet
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG NDC Product Code (Source) 59779-416
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule     
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
ASPIRIN (ASPIRIN) ASPIRIN 325 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIHYDRATE  
TRIACETIN  
HYPROMELLOSES  
TALC  
STARCH, CORN  
Product Characteristics
Color WHITE Score no score
Shape ROUND Size 14mm
Flavor Imprint Code Aspirin;L
Contains     
Packaging
# NDC Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 59779-416-78 1 BOTTLE In 1 CARTON contains a BOTTLE
1 100 TABLET In 1 BOTTLE This package is contained within the CARTON (59779-416-78)
2 59779-416-87 1 BOTTLE In 1 CARTON contains a BOTTLE
2 300 TABLET In 1 BOTTLE This package is contained within the CARTON (59779-416-87)
3 59779-416-90 500 TABLET In 1 BOTTLE None

Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
OTC monograph not final part343 06/15/1991

Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)
Revised: 08/2009CVS Pharmacy