Uses
What the official label says Aspirin is used for
The FDA label for Aspirin states:
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
Purpose (from the over-the-counter label): Pain reliever
Read the label's “Indications and usage” section (verbatim)
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
Names & forms
Brand names, forms and strengths
Brand names (from RxNorm; not every brand is still sold): Anacin Aspirin Regimen, Aspergum, Aspi-Cor, Bayer Aspirin, Bufferin, Durlaza, Ecotrin, Miniprin, Norwich Aspirin, St. Joseph Aspirin, Vazalore.
Generic name: aspirin · RxNorm ID (RxCUI): 1191
| Form | Strengths listed in RxNorm |
|---|---|
| Chewable Tablet | 60 MG, 81 MG, 120 MG, 300 MG |
| Chewing Gum | 228 MG |
| Delayed Release Oral Tablet | 75 MG, 81 MG, 162 MG, 165 MG, 300 MG, 325 MG, 500 MG, 650 MG, 975 MG |
| Disintegrating Oral Tablet | 75 MG |
| Effervescent Oral Tablet | 325 MG |
| Extended Release Oral Capsule | 162.5 MG |
| Oral Capsule | 81 MG, 325 MG |
| Oral Powder | 1 MG/MG, 650 MG |
| Oral Solution | 1.5 MG/ML, 2.5 MG/ML |
| Oral Tablet | 75 MG, 81 MG, 100 MG, 300 MG, 325 MG, 500 MG, 650 MG, 800 MG, 975 MG, 3900 MG, 15600 MG, 31200 MG |
| Rectal Suppository | 120 MG, 150 MG, 200 MG, 300 MG, 600 MG |
Strengths are listed so you can recognise a product — not as dosing information. Only your prescriber can decide what is right for you.
Appearance
What Aspirin looks like
aspirin 81 mg
Strategic Sourcing Services LLC
aspirin 325 mg
Cardinal Health 110, LLC. DBA Leader
aspirin 81 mg
Farmacias De Similares TX LLC
aspirin 325 mg
WinCo Foods, LLC
| Strength | Form | Colour | Shape | Size | Imprint | Score | Labeler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aspirin 81 mg | tablet, coated | yellow | round | 6 mm | P | 1 | Strategic Sourcing Services LLC |
| aspirin 325 mg | tablet, delayed release | orange | round | 11 mm | 44 · 227 | 1 | Cardinal Health 110, LLC. DBA Leader |
| aspirin 81 mg | tablet, chewable | orange | round | 7 mm | AZ · 013 | 1 | Farmacias De Similares TX LLC |
| aspirin 325 mg | tablet, film coated | white | round | 10 mm | 44 · 157 · ASPIRIN | 1 | WinCo Foods, LLC |
From the product data in each manufacturer's label on DailyMed. Many companies make Aspirin, so your medicine may look different from any shown here. If a pill looks unfamiliar, ask your pharmacist before taking it.
Read the label's “How supplied” section (verbatim)
Other information store between 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)
Safety
Important warnings for Aspirin
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. …
Warnings and precautions (verbatim excerpt)
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. if you have ever had an allergic reaction to his product or any of its ingredients 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 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 stool have stomach pain that does not get better pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever get worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs 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 at during the last 3 month 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
This is not a complete list of warnings or side effects. Read the full label and talk to your prescriber or pharmacist. To report a side effect to the FDA, use MedWatch.
Resources
If you were hurt at work
Whether a medicine is right for you is a decision for your prescriber. If you were injured on the job, these educational guides explain the next steps and who can help.
- Injured at work? →What to do after a workplace injury and how workers' comp generally works.
- Prescription home delivery →How mail-order pharmacies can deliver prescriptions to your door.
- Find help →Connect with workers' comp attorneys and doctors who take work-injury cases.
- Pharmacies near you →Search local pharmacies by ZIP code.