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LOW DOSE ASPIRIN - aspirin tablet, coated 
WALGREEN CO.

Walgreens L-587

Active ingredient

Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever

Uses

  • for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains or as recommended by your doctor

Warnings

Reye's Syndome: 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 prescriptions 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
  • 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 4 to 8 tablets every 4 hours not to exceed 48 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 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number

Inactive ingredients

black iron oxide, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinvyl acetate phthalate, propylene glycol, shellack wax, sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate

Questions or comments?

1-800-426-9391

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

NDC 0363-0587-32

Compare to Bayer® Lose Dose

81 mg Aspirin active ingredient†

Walgreens

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LOW DOSE

ASPIRIN

SAFETY COATED

FOR ASPIRIN REGIMEN USERS

EASY TO SWALLOW

81 mg LOW DOSE (NSAID)

Color Free & Dye Free TABLETS

120 ENTERIC COATED TABLETS

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

ITEM 500645

50844    REV0110A58732

Distributed by: Walgreen Co.

200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015-4616

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LOW DOSE ASPIRIN 
aspirin  tablet, coated
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG NDC Product Code (Source) 0363-0587
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule     
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
ASPIRIN (ASPIRIN) ASPIRIN 81 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE  
COLLOIDAL SILICON DIOXIDE  
STARCH, CORN  
HYPROMELLOSES  
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE  
POLYDEXTROSE  
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL  
Polyvinyl Acetate Phthalate  
PROPYLENE GLYCOL  
SHELLAC  
SODIUM ALGINATE  
SODIUM BICARBONATE  
STEARIC ACID  
TALC  
TITANIUM DIOXIDE  
TRIACETIN  
TRIETHYL CITRATE  
Product Characteristics
Color WHITE Score no score
Shape ROUND Size 6mm
Flavor Imprint Code L;587
Contains     
Packaging
# NDC Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 0363-0587-32 1 BOTTLE In 1 BOX contains a BOTTLE
1 120 TABLET In 1 BOTTLE This package is contained within the BOX (0363-0587-32)

Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL part343 03/18/2009

Labeler - WALGREEN CO. (008965063)
Revised: 08/2011WALGREEN CO.