Prescription Aspirin 81 mg Tablets – Enteric Coated — Generic For Bayer Low Dose — Major / Rugby

Medication Summary

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Overview

Aspirin Low Dose 81 mg delayed-release tablets are a pain reliever (NSAID) used for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains, or as recommended by a doctor. Because of the delayed action, this product will not provide fast relief of headaches or other symptoms that need immediate relief.

The product contains aspirin 81 mg in each tablet. It is enteric coated and intended to be swallowed with a full glass of water.

Important warnings include the risk of allergic reactions, stomach bleeding, and Reye’s syndrome in children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms. Ask a health professional before use if pregnant or breastfeeding, and especially avoid use at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless directed by a doctor.

Key Counseling Points

• Use only as directed on the label; do not take more than directed.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water.
• This product is delayed release and is not for fast relief of headache or other symptoms needing immediate relief.
• Children under 12 years should not use this product unless directed by a doctor.
• Do not use if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.
• Stop use and get medical help right away if you have signs of an allergic reaction or stomach bleeding.
• Ask a doctor before use if you have asthma, stomach problems, high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, or if the stomach bleeding warning applies to you.
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you take a prescription drug for gout, diabetes, or arthritis.
• Pregnant or breast-feeding people should ask a health professional before use; the label says it is especially important not to use aspirin at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless directed by a doctor.
• Keep out of reach of children; in case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Helpful Patient Education

Aspirin Low Dose 81 mg delayed-release tablets are an NSAID pain reliever used for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains, or as directed by a doctor. The label notes that because this product is delayed action, it will not provide fast relief for headaches or other symptoms that need immediate treatment.

This enteric-coated aspirin product includes important safety warnings about allergic reactions, stomach bleeding, and use in children and teenagers with chicken pox or flu-like symptoms. Label directions and warnings should be read carefully before use.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-06-20 18:41:52