Prescription Aspirin 81 mg Tablets – Enteric Coated — Generic For Bayer Low Dose — Geri-Care

Medication Summary

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Overview

Adult Low Dose Enteric Coated Aspirin contains aspirin 81 mg in each tablet. It is labeled as a pain reliever for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains.

This product is an enteric coated tablet and should be swallowed whole. The label says to drink a full glass of water with each dose and not to chew or crush the tablets.

The label includes important warnings about severe allergic reactions, stomach bleeding, and Reye’s syndrome in children and teenagers with or recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms. It also says to ask a health professional before use if pregnant or breast-feeding.

Storage Information

store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C - 30°C (59°F - 86°F) Inactive ingredients cellulose,D&C yellow #10, FD&C yellow #6, hypromellose, methacrylic acid, PEG, polydextrose, silica, simethicone, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate, wax.

Key Counseling Points

• Active ingredient: aspirin 81 mg per tablet.
• Uses: temporary relief of minor aches and pains.
• Swallow tablets whole; do not chew or crush.
• Drink a full glass of water with each dose.
• Adults and children 12 years and older: take 4-8 tablets every 4 hours as needed, not more than 48 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.
• Children under 12: ask a doctor.
• Do not use if allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.
• Stop use and get medical help right away for signs of stomach bleeding, such as vomiting blood, bloody or black stools, faintness, or stomach pain that does not get better.
• Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction occurs, pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days, redness or swelling is present, fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days, or new symptoms occur.
• Ask a health professional before use if pregnant or breast-feeding; the label notes aspirin should not be used at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless directed by a doctor.

Helpful Patient Education

Adult Low Dose Enteric Coated Aspirin is an aspirin 81 mg tablet labeled for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains. It is an enteric coated, swallow-whole tablet, and the label instructs users to take it with a full glass of water.

DailyMed labeling also highlights key safety information, including warnings about stomach bleeding, severe allergic reactions, and Reye’s syndrome in children and teenagers with or recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms. This product information is intended to help patients understand the label directions and warnings.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-07-10 02:49:23