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Aspirin

Also sold as Low Dose Aspirin, Rapidol Aspirin, Aspirin Low Dose, HEB Effervescent Pain Relief, Enteric Coated Aspirin, Aspirin

From 8 official FDA drug labels · RxNorm 2606079

This comes from U.S. FDA labels. Brand names, strengths and advice can differ in your country; check with a local health professional. Set your country.

What it is used for

These are the uses the FDA has approved for this label. Using it for anything else is “off-label”: ask your prescriber why.

Uses ■ for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to: ■ headache ■ muscle pain ■ backache ■ toothache ■ menstrual pain ■ colds ■ minor arthritis pain ■ temporarily reduces fever

How to take it

Directions ■ do not exceed recommended dosage ■ to avoid serious injury, completely dissolve tablets in 4 oz. of water before taking adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor - do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours 60 years and over: 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor - do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years: consult a doctor Take this product any time – morning, noon or night – when you need relief from headaches, backaches, body aches or muscle pain. Place two (2) tablets in 4 oz. of water. Dissolve tablets completely. You do not have to drink any of the residue that may be on the bottom of the glass. The medicines are in the water.

Do not take it if

Do not use Do not use ■ if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer ■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using it if

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 ■ you have a sodium-restricted diet

Serious warnings and precautions

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 ■ asthma (wheezing) ■ shock 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

When using this product

When using this product When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage

Stop using it and ask a doctor if

Stop use and ask a doctor if Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ 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 ■ an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away. ■ pain lasts for more than 10 days or gets worse ■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days ■ new symptoms occur ■ redness or swelling is present ■ ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

If you take too much

In case of overdose In case of overdose, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children.

Forms and strengths available

81 MG / 40 MG · Delayed Release Oral Tablet325 MG / 40 MG · Delayed Release Oral Tablet150 MG · Rectal Suppository75 MG · Delayed Release Oral Tablet75 MG · Oral Tablet75 MG · Disintegrating Oral Tablet300 MG · Delayed Release Oral Tablet500 MG / 133 MG · Disintegrating Oral Tablet500 MG / 25 MG · Oral Tablet356.4 MG / 30 MG / 16 MG · Oral Capsule500 MG / 38.3 MG · Oral Tablet325 MG / 38 MG · Oral Tablet120 MG · Chewable Tablet325 MG / 1000 MG / 1700 MG · Oral Tablet325 MG / 10 MG / 7.8 MG · Oral Tablet500 MG / 10 MG / 6.25 MG / 7.8 MG · Oral Tablet325 MG / 1000 MG / 1916 MG · Oral Tablet500 MG / 65 MG · Oral Tablet500 MG / 1000 MG / 1985 MG · Oral Tablet325 MG / 2 MG / 7.8 MG · Oral Tablet500 MG / 2 MG / 8 MG · Oral Tablet500 MG / 60 MG · Oral Tablet325 MG / 2 MG / 10 MG / 7.8 MG · Oral Tablet81 MG / 777 MG · Oral Tablet

From RxNorm. Which forms and strengths are actually stocked varies by pharmacy and country.

Reactions people have reported

nausea 9haemoglobin decreased 8pain 8rash 7fatigue 7headache 7gastrointestinal haemorrhage 7anaemia 6diarrhoea 6contusion 6

These are counts from 91 voluntary reports to the FDA. They show what has been reported — they are not how common a side effect is, and they do not prove the medicine caused it.

Recalls

Class II · Nov 27, 2024
Aspirin Chewable tablet 81 mg, 1 tablet in blister card-foils, 100-count unit dose box, www.safecorhealth.com, NDC 48433-129-01
Reason: cGMP Deviations: Observations were made that some blister card-foils were separating from the blister cavity.
Class I · Aug 28, 2024
Healthy Living Acetaminophen, Aspirin (NSAID) and Caffeine, tablets USP, 250 mg/250 mg/65 mg, 100-count bottles, Distributed by: Aurohealth LLC, 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road, East Windsor, NJ , Made in India, NDC 58602-882-21.
Reason: Labeling: Missing Label - some bottles are missing the the manufacturers label that includes the drug facts information.
Class II · Jan 3, 2024
Low Dose ASPIRIN, 81 mg, 120 Enteric Coated Tablets, Distributed by: Rugby Lavoratories, 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152. NDC: 0536-1234-41
Reason: CGMP Deviations: Products were exposed to temperatures outside of the products labeled storage conditions.
Class I · May 12, 2021
Acetaminophen, Extra Strength, Aspirin Free, 500 MG Tablets, 100-count bottles, Mfr: Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia, MI 48152; Packaged Exclusively By: A-S Medication Solutions LLC, Libertyville, IL 60048, Product # 6967-0; NDC: 50090-5350-0; contained within Health Essentials Kit, Kit Contains: 1 bottle hand sanitzer, 1 reusable face mask, 1 bottle Acetaminophen 500 mg, 1 bag cough drops, 1 digital thermometer, 50 disposable gloves.
Reason: Labeling: Label Mix-up; The bottle of over-the-counter Acetaminophen 500mg Extra Strength, 100 count, included in Health Essential Kits, labeled incorrectly with a prescription drug label instead of an OTC drug label.

Research & studies

Recent higher-quality studies about Aspirin, from PubMed. We link to the source — titles only. This is not medical advice.

Similar medicines

Aspirin belongs to the Platelet aggregation inhibitors excl. heparin class. Other medicines in it:

Questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist

Why you can trust this

Everything above comes from official FDA drug labels (openFDA), not written by us. Here are the exact labels used.

This information explains the official label. It cannot tell you whether this medicine is right or safe for you personally — only a qualified health professional who knows your history can do that. Do not start, stop, or change a medicine based on this page alone.