What do aspirin tablets or capsules do?
ASPIRIN (Ascription®, Aspergum®, Bayer®, Bufferin®, Easprin®, Ecotrin®, Empirin®, Genprin®,ZORprin®) affects the body in several ways; it eases symptoms of fever, pain, and inflammation (swelling andredness) and reduces the ability of the blood to clot. Aspirin relieves the mild to moderate discomfort caused by a variety of conditions including arthritis, headaches, infections, menstrual cramps or pain, minor injuries, and other conditions. It can also be part of a total treatment aimed at reducing the risk of heart attacks or stroke. Generic aspirin is available as tablets or capsules. They can be enteric-coated, extended-release, chewable, or effervescent.
What should my health care professional know before I take aspirin?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I take this medicine?
Take aspirin tablets or capsules by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label.
Special precautions for use in children: Aspirin is not for children under 16 years old who have chickenpox or influenza (flu-like symptoms). If you are unsure do not give to children without advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Do not give children under 12 years old more than 5 doses a day.
What if I miss a dose?
If you are taking aspirin on a regular schedule and miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What other medicines can interact with aspirin?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist: about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines; if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol; if you smoke; or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects may I notice from taking aspirin?
Serious side effects with aspirin include:
Call your doctor as soon as you can if you get any of these side effects.
Minor side effects with aspirin include:
Let your doctor know about these side effects if they do not go away or if they annoy you.
What do I need to watch for while I take aspirin?
Check with your doctor if you are treating yourself for a pain that does not go away after 10 days; and for a fever that does not go away after 3 days or keeps coming back. Only take aspirin to prevent heart attacks or blood clotting if prescribed by your doctor. Many non-prescription medicines contain aspirin as an ingredient. To prevent accidental aspirin overdose, read labels carefully and do not take more than one product that contains aspirin.
If you have had surgery do not take aspirin for 5 days, unless your doctor tells you to. Aspirin can interfere with your body's ability to stop bleeding.
If you are diabetic, aspirin may alter your blood sugar levels. Check with your doctor before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.
Aspirin can irritate your stomach. Drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes can make this irritation worse and may cause ulcers or bleeding problems. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for help to stop smoking or drinking. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking aspirin to prevent irritation to your throat.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open. Even small doses of aspirin can be dangerous to small children and pets. Store at room temperature, between 15 and 30°C (59 and 86°F). Heat and moisture can cause aspirin to break down, becoming inactive and possibly dangerous to use. Do not use products that have a strong vinegar smell; throw the away them at once.
What do aspirin suppositories do?
ASPIRIN affects the body in several ways; it eases symptoms of fever, pain, and inflammation (swelling and redness) and reduces the ability of the blood to clot. Aspirin relieves the mild to moderate discomfort caused by a variety ofconditions including arthritis, headaches, infections, menstrual cramps or pain, minor injuries, and other conditions. Generic aspirin suppositories are available.
What should my health care professional know before I use aspirin?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?
Aspirin suppositories are put into the rectum (back passage). Do not take by mouth. Wash your hands. Take off the foil wrapping. Wet the tip of the suppository with water to make it easier to use. Lie on your side and raise your knee to your chest. Using your finger, gently push the suppository into the rectum. Hold it in place for a few minutes. Wash your hands. Use your doses at regular intervals. Do not use your medicine more often than directed. Special precautions for use in children: Aspirin is not for children under 16 years old who have chickenpox or influenza (flu-like symptoms). If you are unsure do not give to children without advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Do not give children under 12 years old more than 5 doses a day.
What if I miss a dose?
If you are using aspirin on a regular schedule and miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What other medicines can interact with aspirin?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist: about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines; if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol; if you smoke; or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects may I notice from using aspirin?
Serious side effects with aspirin include:
Call your doctor as soon as you can if you get any of these side effects.
Minor side effects with aspirin include:
Let your doctor know about these side effects if they do not go away or if they annoy you.
What do I need to watch for while I use aspirin?
Check with your doctor if you are treating yourself for a pain that does not go away after 10 days; and for a fever that does not go away after 3 days or keeps coming back. Many non-prescription medicines contain aspirin as an ingredient. To prevent accidental aspirin overdose, read labels carefully and do not take more than one product that contains aspirin.
If you have had surgery do not use aspirin for 5 days, unless your doctor tells you to. Aspirin can interfere with your body's ability to stop bleeding.
If you are diabetic, aspirin may alter your blood sugar levels. Check with your doctor before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.
Aspirin can irritate your stomach. Drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes can make this irritation worse and may cause ulcers or bleeding problems. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for help to stop smoking or drinking.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children. Even small doses of aspirin can be dangerous to small children and pets.
Store at room temperature, between 15 and 30°C (59 and 86°F). Heat and moisture can cause aspirin to breakdown, becoming inactive and possibly dangerous to use.