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Treats pain, fever, arthritis, and inflammation. It may also be used to reduce the risk of heart attack.
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Aspirtab, Bayer Genuine Aspirin, Norwich Aspirin, Bayer Extra Strength, Aspir-Low, Quality Choice Aspirin, Bayer Aspirin Children's, St. Joseph Pain Reliever, Aspirin Adult Low Strength, Good Sense Adult Chewable Aspirin, Leader Aspirin, Easprin, Entercote, Bayer Aspirin Regimen, Ecpirin |
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Aspirin
Aspirtab, Bayer Genuine Aspirin, Norwich Aspirin, Bayer Extra Strength, Aspir-Low, Quality Choice Aspirin, Bayer Aspirin Children's, St. Joseph Pain Reliever, Aspirin Adult Low Strength, Good Sense Adult Chewable Aspirin, Leader Aspirin, Easprin, Entercote, Bayer Aspirin Regimen, Ecpirin
Uses
Treats pain, fever, arthritis, and inflammation. It may also be used to reduce the risk of heart attack.
Storage
- Store the medicine in a tightly closed container at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Coated Tablet, Delayed Release Tablet, Delayed Release Capsule, Gum.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
- Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.
It is best to take this medicine with food or milk.
Swallow the tablet, capsule, or coated tablet whole.
- Do not crush, chew, or break it.
- The chewable tablet may be completely chewed or swallowed whole.
Completely chew the chewing gum to make sure you get as much medicine as possible.
- Drink a full glass (8 ounces) of water after chewing the gum.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Severe stomach pain
Bloody vomit or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
Blood in stools or urine
Skin rash or hives with intense itching
Swelling of the face or eyelids
Wheezing or trouble breathing
Severe dizziness or drowsiness
Ringing in the ears
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to aspirin or to pain and arthritis medicine (such as Motrin®, Advil®, Naprosyn®).
- Aspirin should not be given to children or teenagers with fever, chickenpox, or symptoms of the flu or viral infection, because aspirin can cause a serious disease called Reye's syndrome.
- You should not use this medicine if you have an active stomach ulcer or any kind of bleeding problem.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can.
- If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Drug Interactions
- Check with your doctor before using if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have asthma, kidney problems, or a history of ulcers
Aspirin may cause incorrect results with some urine sugar tests.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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