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Aspirin Drug Center

Pharmacy Editor: Eni Williams, PharmD, PhD

Bayer Aspirin (aspirin) is a medication belonging to the drug class, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Bayer Aspirin is available as a generic drug, and is prescribed for treating fever, pain, inflammation in the body, prevention of blood clots, and reduction of the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Common side effects of Bayer Aspirin include rash, gastrointestinal ulcerations, abdominal pain, cramping, nausea, gastritis, and bleeding.

Bayer Aspirin dose ranges from 50 mg to 6000 mg daily. Drug interactions include Eskalith, Lithobid (lithium), Rheumatrex, Trexall (methotrexate) and Coumadin (warfarin). Use of Bayer Aspirin during pregnancy may have adverse effects in the fetus. It should be used during pregnancy only when the benefits outweigh the risks. Aspirin is excreted into breast milk and may cause adverse effects in the infant.

Our Bayer Aspirin Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and disease and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Aspirin Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Uses

  • headache
  • menstrual pain
  • minor pain of arthritis
  • muscle pain
  • pain and fever of colds
  • toothache

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What is Aspirin Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Aspirin Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • black, bloody, or tarry stools;
  • coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
  • severe nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain;
  • fever lasting longer than 3 days;
  • swelling, or pain lasting longer than 10 days; or
  • hearing problems, ringing in you...

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What is Aspirin Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Aspirin Consumer Information: Uses

Aspirin is used to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate pain from conditions such as muscle aches, toothaches, common cold, and headaches. It may also be used to reduce pain and swelling in conditions such as arthritis. Aspirin is known as a salicylate and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking a certain natural substance in your body to reduce pain and swelling. Consult your doctor before treating a child younger than 12 years.

Your doctor may direct you to take a low dose of aspirin to prevent blood clots. This effect reduces the risk of stroke and heart ...

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What is Aspirin Consumer Information?

Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More

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