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Aspirin

Western Family Foods, Inc.
P and L Development of New York Corporation

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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Aspirin 81 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug 

Purpose

Pain reliever 

Aspirin Uses

  • for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains or as recommended by your doctor. Because of its delayed action, this product will not provide fast relief of headaches or other symptoms needing immediate relief.
  • ask your doctor about other uses for safety coated 81 mg aspirin

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 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
  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • redness or swelling is present
  • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs

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

Aspirin Other information

  • store at controlled room temperature 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous lactose**, black iron oxide**, brown iron oxide**, croscarmellose sodium**, D&C yellow #10, FD&C yellow #6**, hypromellose**, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil**, polysorbate 80**,  potassium hydroxide**, pregelatinized starch**, propylene glycol**, purified water**, shellac**, silicon dioxide, simethicone**, sodium bicarbonate**, sodium hydroxide**, sodium lauryl sulfate**, stearic acid**, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate, yellow iron oxide**

**contains one or more of these ingredients 

Questions or comments?

Call 1-503-639-6300 Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM PST

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‡Aspirin Regimen

ENTERIC COATED

Aspirin 81 mg

ADULT Low Dose

Pain Reliever (NSAID)

COMPARE TO BAYER® ASPIRIN active ingredient†

TABLETS-81 mg EACH

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer HealthCare LLC, owner of the registered trademark Bayer® Low Dose Aspirin.

‡Aspirin is not appropriate for everyone, so be sure you talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen.

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Proudly Distributed by Western Family Foods, Inc.

P.O. Box 4057, Portland, OR 97208 U.S.A.

www.westernfamily.com

Product Label

Aspirin
Western Family Low Dose Safety Coated Aspirin 81 mg Tablet

Aspirin

Aspirin TABLET, COATED

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:55312-077
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
aspirin ASPIRIN 81 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
polysorbate 80
DIMETHICONE
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
talc
TRIETHYL CITRATE
ANHYDROUS LACTOSE
FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE
BROWN IRON OXIDE
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM
D&C YELLOW NO. 10
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
HYPROMELLOSES
METHACRYLIC ACID - METHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER (1:1)
cellulose, microcrystalline
Mineral Oil
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
STARCH, CORN
propylene glycol
water
SHELLAC
SILICON DIOXIDE
SODIUM BICARBONATE
STEARIC ACID
titanium dioxide
FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
YELLOW 7 mm E;T81;1 ROUND

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 120 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
2 NDC:55312-077-12 1 in 1 BOX

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part343 2013-03-01


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