(AS pir in)
Ascriptin® Maximum Strength [OTC]; Ascriptin® [OTC]; Aspercin [OTC]; Aspergum® [OTC]; Aspirtab [OTC]; Bayer® Aspirin Extra Strength [OTC]; Bayer® Aspirin Regimen Adult Low Dose [OTC]; Bayer® Aspirin Regimen Children's [OTC]; Bayer® Aspirin Regimen Regular Strength [OTC]; Bayer® Genuine Aspirin [OTC]; Bayer® Plus Extra Strength [OTC]; Bayer® Women's Aspirin Plus Calcium [OTC]; Buffasal [OTC]; Bufferin® Extra Strength [OTC]; Bufferin® [OTC]; Buffinol [OTC]; Easprin®; Ecotrin® Low Strength [OTC]; Ecotrin® Maximum Strength [OTC]; Ecotrin® [OTC]; Genacote„¢ [OTC]; Halfprin® [OTC]; St. Joseph® Adult Aspirin [OTC]; ZORprin®
Asaphen E.C.; Asaphen; Entrophen®; Novasen
Adiro ; Antacsal-E; Aspirina efervescente; Aspirina Junior; Ecotrin
Children and teenagers should not use aspirin for flu symptoms or chickenpox.
Stent patients: Talk with heart doctor before stopping this medicine, even if told to do so by another healthcare provider.
¢ Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 16 years of age for flu or chickenpox symptoms.
¢ If you have an allergy to aspirin or any other part of this medicine.
¢ Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
¢ If you have any of the following conditions: Asthma, bleeding problems, nasal polyps, or rhinitis.
¢ If you are more than 24 weeks pregnant.
¢ This medicine is used to prevent heart attacks.
¢ This medicine is used to prevent strokes.
¢ This medicine is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and fever.
¢ This medicine is used to treat arthritis.
¢ This medicine is used to treat gout attacks.
¢ This medicine is used to treat rheumatic fever.
¢ Aspirin blocks production and release of chemicals that cause pain and inflammation.
¢ It reduces fever by adjusting the body's thermostat in the brain.
¢ It prevents platelets from becoming sticky and clumping together.
¢ To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
¢ Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
¢ Swallow enteric-coated and long-acting products whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
¢ Chewable tablet: Chew or crush well. Mix crushed tablet with food. Do not swallow whole.
¢ Use suppository rectally.
¢ Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
¢ If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
¢ Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
¢ Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed basis. Do not take more often than every 4 hours, unless instructed by healthcare provider.
¢ Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with heart doctor.
¢ If you are 65 or older, use this medicine with caution. You could have more side effects.
¢ If you have had an ulcer or bleeding from your stomach or intestines, talk with healthcare provider.
¢ Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
¢ If you are taking ibuprofen, talk with healthcare provider. It may make this medicine less effective.
¢ Tell dentists, surgeons, and other healthcare providers that you use this medicine.
¢ Stent patients: Talk with your heart doctor before stopping this medicine for any reason.
¢ You may bleed more easily. Be careful. Avoid injury. Use soft toothbrush, electric razor.
¢ Talk with healthcare provider before using other aspirin-containing products, other pain medicines, blood thinners, garlic, ginseng, ginkgo, or vitamin E.
¢ Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
¢ Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
¢ Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
¢ Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.
¢ Belly pain or heartburn.
¢ Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.
¢ Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
¢ Watch for tarry black stools.
¢ Take good care of your teeth. See a dentist regularly.
¢ Follow up with healthcare provider.
¢ If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.
¢ Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
¢ Difficulty breathing.
¢ Significant change in thinking clearly and logically.
¢ Ringing in ears.
¢ Unusual bruising or bleeding.
¢ Any rash.
¢ No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
Oral:
¢ Store at room temperature.
¢ Protect from light.
¢ Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.
Suppository:
¢ Store in a refrigerator. Do not freeze.
¢ Do not use suppositories if they have a vinegar smell.
¢ If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
¢ Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
¢ Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
¢ Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
¢ Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
¢ Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2006-10-13 10:45:52.0
Modified: 2008-02-04 09:44:34.0
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