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Aspirin
Aspirin
(AS pir in)
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- Ascriptin® Maximum Strength [OTC]
- Ascriptin® Regular Strength [OTC]
- Aspercin [OTC]
- Aspergum® [OTC]
- Aspir-low [OTC]
- Aspirtab [OTC]
- Bayer® Aspirin Extra Strength [OTC]
- Bayer® Aspirin Regimen Adult Low Strength [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 Low Dose Aspirin [OTC]
- Buffasal [OTC]
- Bufferin® Extra Strength [OTC]
- Bufferin® [OTC]
- Buffinol [OTC]
- Ecotrin® Arthritis Strength [OTC]
- Ecotrin® Low Strength [OTC]
- Ecotrin® [OTC]
- Halfprin® [OTC]
- St Joseph® Adult Aspirin [OTC]
- Tri-Buffered Aspirin [OTC]
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- Asaphen
- Asaphen E.C.
- Entrophen®
- Novasen
- Praxis ASA EC 81 Mg Daily Dose
What key warnings do I need to know about before giving this drug to my child?
- Do not give children and teenagers aspirin for flu signs or chickenpox.
- Sometimes drugs are not safe when your child takes them with other drugs. They can cause bad side effects. This is one of those drugs. Be sure to talk to your child’s doctor about all the drugs your child takes.
Is it safe for my child to take this drug?
- Do not give children and teenagers aspirin for flu signs or chickenpox due to the chance of Reye's syndrome. Reye's syndrome causes very bad problems to the brain and liver.
- Not if your child has an allergy to aspirin or any other part of this drug.
- Be sure to let the doctor know if your child has any allergies or side effects to drugs, foods, or dyes. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs your child had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
- Not if your child has any of these health problems: Asthma, bleeding problems, nose polyps, or rhinitis.
Why does my child need this drug?
- It is used to stop strokes.
- It is used to thin the blood so that clots will not form.
- It is used to ease pain, swelling, and fever.
- It is used to treat arthritis.
- It is used to treat rheumatic fever.
- It is used to treat Kawasaki disease.
- It is used to protect bypass grafts and stents in the heart.
How does this drug work?
- Aspirin blocks chemicals that cause pain and swelling.
- It stops platelets from getting sticky and clumping.
- It lowers fever by changing the body's thermostat in the brain.
How is this drug given?
- Oral:
- Give this drug with or without food. Give with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Have your child swallow enteric-coated or long-acting products whole. Do not let your child chew, break, or crush.
- Chewable tablet may be crushed and mixed with food or chewed. Do not let your child swallow it whole.
- Suppository:
- Suppositories are for rectal use only.
How long does this drug take to work?
- Your child may start feeling better soon after starting this drug.
What do I do if my child misses a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
- Give a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
- If it is close to the time for your child's next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your child's normal time.
- Do not give 2 doses or extra doses.
What safety measures do I need to take when my child is using this drug?
- Keep a list of all your child's drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your child's doctor.
- Have your child wear disease medical alert ID (identification).
- If your child has had an ulcer or bleeding from the stomach or bowel, talk with the doctor.
- Check all drugs your child is taking with your child's doctor. This drug may not mix well with some other drugs.
- If your child is taking a blood thinner, have his/her blood work checked. Talk with your child's doctor.
- Your child may bleed more easily. Have him/her be more careful and avoid injury. Wear a bike helmet, for example, while riding a bike.
- Tell dentists, surgeons, and other doctors that your child is using this drug.
What are some side effects of this drug?
- Belly pain or heartburn.
- Upset stomach or throwing up. Many small meals and good mouth care may help. Older children may suck hard, sugar-free candy.
- Bleeding problems.
When do I need to call my child's doctor?
- If any of this news causes you to be worried, any of the unwanted side effects happen, or if your child is not better after taking this drug.
- If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away.
- If your child shows signs of a very bad reaction, call your child's doctor or the ER right away. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or if your child is not acting normal.
- If your child has trouble breathing.
- If your child shows signs of very bad dizziness or passes out.
- If your child has a change in thinking clearly and with logic.
- If your child has a bad headache.
- If your child has black, tarry, or bloody stools.
- If your child has blood in the urine.
- If your child has any bruising or bleeding.
- If your child has ringing in ears.
- If your child gets a rash.
- If your child’s health problem does not get better or if you believe your child’s health problem is worse.
How do I store and/or throw out this drug?
- Oral:
- Store at room temperature.
- Protect from light.
- Protect from water. 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.
General drug facts
- If your child has a very bad allergy, he/she needs to wear an allergy ID at all times.
- Your child may only get some products of this drug by drug order. If there are refills, call your pharmacy. If no refills are left, you may need to call your child's doctor.
- Get rid of this drug when your child no longer needs it or if the drug is outdated.
- Most drugs may be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
- In Canada, take any unused drugs to the pharmacy. Also, visit http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/med/disposal-defaire-eng.php#th to learn about the right way to get rid of unused drugs.http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/med/disposal-defaire-eng.php#th to learn about the right way to get rid of unused drugs.
- Do not share your child's drug with others and do not give anyone else's drug to your child.
- Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your child's drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your child's doctor.
- Call your doctor for help with any side effects. If in the U.S., you may also call the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or if in Canada, you may also call Health Canada's Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
- Talk with the doctor before giving your child any new drug, including OTC, natural products, or vitamins.
- If you do not use a drug the right way, it may not be safe. Follow what your child’s doctor tells you.
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