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ASPIRIN - aspirin tablet 
The Kroger Co

DRUG FACTS

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug 

Purpose

Pain reliever 

Uses

  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains
  • for other uses, see your doctor, but do not use for more than 10 days without consulting your doctor because serious side effects may occur

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 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 are taking a diuretic 
  • you have asthma

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 experienece 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
  • allergic reaction occurs
  • ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • any new symptoms appear
  • redness or swelling is present in the painful area

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 tablets 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 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
  • **ST. JOSEPH® Aspirin is a registered trademark of MCNEIL-PPC Inc., Fort Washington, PA, 19034. MCNEIL-PPC, Inc., is not affiliated with the Kroger co. or this product

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium,FD&C Red # 40 Aluminum lake,FD&C Yellow # 6 Aluminum Lake,  iron oxide ochre, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80,  simethicone, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, triethyl citrate

Questions or comments?

call toll free 1-800-632-6900 

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See New Warnings Information

  • Delayed Release
  • Pain Reliever (NSAID)*

Aspirin 81 mg

Adult Low Strength

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 Distributed by THE KROGER CO.

CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202

COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS?

800-632-6900 OR www.kroger.com

Product Label

kroger aspirin 81 mg 180 count

aspirin 81 mg


ASPIRIN 
aspirin  tablet
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG NDC Product Code (Source) 30142-103
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
ANHYDROUS LACTOSE  
CARNAUBA WAX  
SILICON DIOXIDE  
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM  
FD&C RED NO. 40  
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6  
FERRIC OXIDE RED  
METHACRYLIC ACID - ETHYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER (1:1) TYPE A  
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE  
POLYSORBATE 80  
DIMETHICONE  
SODIUM HYDROXIDE  
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE  
TALC  
TRIETHYL CITRATE  
Product Characteristics
Color YELLOW (Peach) Score no score
Shape ROUND Size 7mm
Flavor Imprint Code heart;328
Contains     
Packaging
# NDC Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 30142-103-18 1 BOTTLE In 1 CARTON contains a BOTTLE
1 180 TABLET In 1 BOTTLE This package is contained within the CARTON (30142-103-18)

Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL part343 08/30/2011

Labeler - The Kroger Co (006999528)
Revised: 08/2012The Kroger Co