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Low Dose Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated

Generic: Aspirin

OTC
NSAID✓ FDA-verified
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Low Dose Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated is a medication that temporarily relieves minor aches and pains. It works by reducing inflammation and blocking pain signals in the body. For adults and children aged 12 and over, it is taken as 4 to 8 tablets every 4 hours, but you should not exceed 48 tablets in a day unless your doctor tells you otherwise. A key warning is that it can cause serious stomach bleeding, especially if you are over 60, have had stomach ulcers, or take blood thinners. It's also important to note that children and teenagers recovering from chickenpox or flu-like symptoms should not use this medication due to the risk of Reye's syndrome.

Uses

  • minor aches. pains.

Dosage

Adults and children 12 years and over: take 4 to 8 tablets every 4 hours, not to exceed 48 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
Children under 12 years: consult a doctor.
Drink a full glass of water with each dose.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.

Side effects

Common

NauseaVomitingHivesFacial swellingShockAsthma (wheezing)

Serious

Severe stomach bleeding
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Do not use if you are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms.
  • Consult a doctor if behavior changes with nausea and vomiting occur.
  • Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction.
  • Higher risk of stomach bleeding if age 60 or older, have had stomach ulcers, or take blood thinners.

Drug interactions

  • Blood thinnersincreased risk of bleedingMonitor
  • Steroid drugsincreased risk of stomach bleedingMonitor

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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).