Aspirin Information

Aspirin is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Fever, Heart Attack, Angina are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Aspirin have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Aspirin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Aspirin have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Aspirin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Aspirin's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. In addition, Aspirin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Aspirin related warnings section.

Aspirin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Asthma, Gout, Reye's syndrome as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Aspirin are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Aspirin may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Aspirin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Aspirin Benefits & Uses
Aspirin Dosage & How to Take
Aspirin Side Effects
Aspirin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Aspirin with Other Drugs
Aspirin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Aspirin
Aspirin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Aspirin Benefits & Uses

Aspirin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Heart Attack

Other Benefits

Joint Pain (Read More - How to Relieve Joint Pain Naturally: Best Home Remedies)
Muscle Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Blood Clotting Disorders
Kawasaki Disease
Leg Pain (Read More - Home remedies for leg pain and weakness)
Migraine (Read More - Home remedies for migraines)
Headache
Heart Failure

Aspirin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Aspirin Related Warnings

Is the use of Aspirin safe for pregnant women?

Aspirin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Aspirin safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Aspirin. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Aspirin on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Aspirin. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Aspirin on the Liver?

Aspirin is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Aspirin on the Heart?

Aspirin may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Aspirin with Other Drugs

Aspirin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Captopril

Abciximab

Codeine

Phenylephrine

Aspirin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aspirin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Bleeding
Asthma
Gout
Reye's syndrome
Peptic Ulcer
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Aspirin

Is this Aspirin habit forming or addictive?

Aspirin is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Aspirin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Aspirin only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Aspirin is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Aspirin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Aspirin

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Aspirin, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Aspirin

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Aspirin with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Durlaza (aspirin)

KD Tripathi. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 195-199