Aspirin Low Dose
81 mg · Tablet, Delayed Release
- Available without prescription
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
- Active substance
- Aspirin
- Used in
- Blood, clotting and anaemia
- Made by
- ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
At a glance
Quoted from the official label · 2025-06-24
Pain reliever
- 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.
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
Full directions ↓If you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
All warnings ↓- Colour
- yellow
- Shape
- round
- Size
- 6 mm
- Imprint
- L
From the manufacturer’s submission to the FDA. Always compare with your own pack — a different maker’s tablet can look different.
- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-01
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
- 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.
From the official label · 2025-06-24 · DailyMed
Do not take it if
- 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
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- 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 unless directed by a doctor
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
- you have asthma
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- you are taking a diuretic
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis or kidney disease
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Ask a pharmacist first if
- taking a prescription drug for
- gout
- diabetes
- arthritis
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.
Stop and get help if
- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
- vomit blood
- have bloody or black stools
- feel faint
- have stomach pain that does not get better
- ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
- These could be signs of a serious condition.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other 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
- take more or for a longer time than directed
- take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- are age 60 or older
- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
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.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.
Keep away from children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
How to store it
- store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.
What kind of medicine it is
Pain reliever
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
corn starch, D&C yellow #10, FD&C yellow #6, hypromellose, methacrylic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, shellac wax, silica, simethicone, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Details
| Made by | ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Aspirin |
| Used in | Blood, clotting and anaemia |
| Strength | 81 mg |
| Form | Tablet, Delayed Release |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 1 POUCH in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE / 1 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 POUCH |
| NDC | 17856-3086 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
Other strengths and forms
27 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
- Tablet, Delayed Release17 products
81 mg17
81 mg · 17 companies
- A-S Medication Solutions
- ARMY AND AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE
- ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. · this page
- COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
- DOLGENCORP, LLC
- L.N.K. International, Inc.
- Major Pharmaceuticals
- Marc Glassman, Inc.
- Tablet, Chewable6 products
- Tablet, Coated2 products
81 mg2
81 mg · 2 companies
- Tablet2 products
81 mg2
81 mg · 2 companies
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.