Also known as _Aspirin_, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is a commonly used drug for the treatment of pain and fever due to various causes. Acetylsalicylic acid has both anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects. This drug also inhibits platelet aggregation and is used in the prevention of blood clots stroke, and myocardial infarction (MI) [FDA label]. Interestingly, the results of various studies have demonstrated that long-term use of acetylsalicylic acid may decrease the risk of various cancers, including colorectal, esophageal, breast, lung, prostate, liver and skin cancer [A177325]. Aspirin is classified as a _non-selective cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor_ [A32682, A177268] and is available in many doses and forms, including chewable tablets, suppositories, extended release formulations, and others [L5968]. Acetylsalicylic acid is a very common cause of accidental poisoning in young children. It should be kept out of reach from young children, toddlers, and infants [FDA label].
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Robaxisal C 1/4
Walgreens Antacid Pain Relief Extra Strength
Alka Seltzer Flavoured
4365 First Aid Kit
Oxycodone Hydrochloride and Aspirin
Aspica (Aspirin)
Value Pharma Aspirin Pain Reliever
FIRST AID Contains 1000 PIECES
4142 First Aid Kit
Pro-aas EC
Bio-asa
Aspirin Low Dose Enteric Coated
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Night
Smart Sense Chewable Aspirin
Coated Aspirin Low-dose
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Orange Zest
St. Joseph Chewable Aspirin
Enteric Coated Low Dose Aspirin
Sunmark aspirin adult low strength
Dg Health Migraine Relief
Aspirin Adult Low Strength
Soma
Aspirin 325
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets
Praxis Asa EC 81 Mg Daily Low Dose
Migraine Formula
Top Value Effervescent Cold Relief - Orange
Smart Sense Migraine Formula
Aspirin Chewable Tablets
Taro-dipyridamole/ Asa
Low Dose Aspirin
Zee-Seltzer Antacid and Pain Reliever
Extra Strenght Headache Relief
Pain Terminator
4211 First Aid Kit
Bayer Low Dose
Asa 500 Mg Tablets Extra Strength
Pain Stoppers Regular
Aspirin Low Dose Sugar Free
Enteric Coated Asa Tablets 650mg
Teva-tecnal C 1/2
McKesson Aspirin
Ana-dent
Muscle Relaxant and Analgesic
Medi-First Aspirin
Rivasa 80mg Croquable - Tab
Alka-seltzer Flavoured
Headache Tab 300mg
Rx Act headache formula added strength
Medi First Plus Pain Zapper
EXCEDRIN MIGRAINE acetaminophen, aspirin (nsaid) and caffeine
692 Tablet
C-2 Buffered With Codeine
M-asa 80 Mg Croquable
PHL-asa
Asa
Smart Health Aspirin Regular Strength
Unishield Aspirin
Pain Stoppers Extra
Aspirin 81mg
Aspirin Chewable
Acetylsalicylic Acid Tab 325mg BP
A.C.& C Tablets
Acetylsalicylic Acid Tab 300mg
Entrophen
4305 First Aid Kit
4340 First Aid Kit
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Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold and Flu
Alka Seltzer Evt
Aspirin EC
EC-81Aspirin Enteric Coated
Leader Low Dose Aspirin
Migraine Relief
Aspirin 81
Oxycodone and Aspirin
MooreBrand Aspirin
Aspirin enteric coated low dose
Pain Reliever Added Strength
4240 First Aid Kit
Topcare Headache Formula
Phenaphen No 4 Cap
4217 First Aid Kit
222 Tablets
ARC FIRST AID Contains 1000 PIECES
Butalbital Compound
Health Sense Ecpirin
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula (Cherry Burst)
Regular Strength Pain Relief
BLUE ACME SLEEVE FIRST AID Contains 1000 PIECES
North Aspirin
Asa Suppositories 150mg
Asa Tablets USP 325 mg
A.C. & C. 8mg
Aspirin Plus Stomach Guard Ext.stgth.caplet
Handy Solutions Headache Pain Relief
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Low dose aspirin 81mg
Sunmark Aspirin
Acetaminophen, Aspirin and Codeine Phosphate
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Excedrin Back and Body
Low Dose Chewable Aspirin
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Acetylsalicylic Acid Extra Strength Stomach Protection 500mg Caplets
Micro-Coated Aspirin
ShopRite Aspirin
Bayer Migraine Formula
Aspirin Safety Coated
Signature Care Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Up and Up aspirin
Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength
Coryphen 325 Tab
Aspirin Coated Caplets 325 mg
Smart Sense Effervescent Cold Relief
Care One headache relief added strength
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough Formula
Norgesic Forte Tab
Aspirin Express Pack
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Sparkling Original
Asa 975 Tab
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Good Neighbor Pharmacy Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
Splizz Pain Reliever - Orange-flavored
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Ru-21 Hangover Relief
Calmine Tab
Tabcin 500
Pro-aas - 80 (croquable)
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Regular Strength Aspirin
Rivacodan
4229 First Aid Kit
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Nervine
Midol Regular
Aspirin Chewable Low Dose
Berkley and Jensen Aspirin
Extra Strength Headache, Circle K
4221 First Aid Kit
Signature Care Aspirin
Bayer Rapid Relief
PMS-asa
Extra Strength Asa 500mg
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Right Remedies Aspirin Low Dose 81 mg
Publix Fast Relief Effervescent
Asaphen E.C. 80 mg
Geritrex Aspirin
Seedalmerk
A.C. & C. 8 mg
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Orange Zest
Safety Coated Aspirin
BAYER Aspirin Extra Strength Caplets
Alka Seltzer Plus 1s Blister Pack
Chronic Pain/Fever Relief
Xpect Pain Away
FIRST AID Contains 202 PIECES
GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY FIRST AID Contains 202 PIECES
Bubbles R Better Effervescent Cold Relief
Quality Choice Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Dolodol
Aspirin NSAID
Aspirin Adult Low Dose
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Day and Night
Entrophen 650mg Caplet Ect
GenCare Headache Relief
Physicians Care Aspirin
Childrens Low Dose Aspirin
A.S.A.
C2 Buffered With Codeine Tab
Anacin ES
Basic Care Headache Relief
Butalbital, aspirin, and caffeine
Aspergum 325 Mg (cherry)
Goodys Cool Orange
MYGRIN Nighttime
Asatab 80 Mg Chewable Tablets
Aspirin 81 mg Low Dose
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Excedrin Menstrual Complete
Ac and C Tab 1/8gr
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282 Tab
First Aid Direct Aspirin
GOODYS Hangover
Adventure Medical Kits 1-4 Person First Aid
Viva Asa 325 mg
Acetylsalicylic Acid A.S.A. Tablets 325mg
Walmart Pain Relief Powder
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ShopRite Migraine Formula
Carisoprodol and Aspirin
Rx Act Aspirin
Enteric Safety Coated Aspirin
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Aspirin Granules
Aspirin Adult low strength
Enteric Coated Asprin Low Dose
Super Extra Strength Aspirin Backache
Coricidin Nd Tab
217 Strong Tab
ARC FIRST AID Contains 404 PIECES
Lowprin 325 Chewable Tablet
WinCo Foods Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
C T Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine and Caf Tab
Lowprin
Aspirin Plus Stomach Guard Tab
Rapidol Aspirin
Miniprin
Aspirin Low Strength, Enteric
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Coated Aspirin - Ect 80mg
Entrophen Chewable
Extra Strength Headache Relief
Aspirin Low Dose Safety Coated
Percodan
Painex Tab 0.25gr
Alka-Seltzer Original
Pain Aid
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Painex Tab 0.5gr
Asaphen Plus 325
Adult Low Dose Enteric Coated Aspirin
MEDIQUE Aspirin
Aspirin 81mg Quick Chews
Genuine Bayer Aspirin
Headache Relief Added Strength
Bayer Advanced Aspirin Regular Strength
Indication
**Pain, fever, and inflammation** Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), in the regular tablet form (immediate-release), is indicated to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation associated with many conditions, including the flu, the common cold, neck and back pain, dysmenorrhea, headache, tooth pain, sprains, fractures, myositis, neuralgia, synovitis, arthritis, bursitis, burns, and various injuries. It is also used for symptomatic pain relief after surgical and dental procedures [FDA label]. The _extra strength_ formulation of acetylsalicylic acid is also indicated for the management migraine pain with photophobia (sensitivity to light) and phonophobia (sensitivity to sound)[FDA label]. **Other indications** ASA is also indicated for various other purposes, due to its ability to inhibit platelet aggregation. These include: Reducing the risk of cardiovascular death in suspected cases of myocardial infarction (MI) [FDA label]. Reducing the risk of a first non-fatal myocardial infarction in patients, and for reducing the risk of morbidity and mortality in cases of unstable angina and in those who have had a prior myocardial infarction [FDA label]. For reducing the risk of transient ischemic attacks (TIA) and to prevent atherothrombotic cerebral infarction (in conjunction with other treatments) [FDA label]. For the prevention of thromboembolism after hip replacement surgery [FDA label]. For decreasing platelet to platelet adhesion following carotid endarterectomy, aiding in the prevention of transient ischemic attacks (TIA) [FDA label]. Used for patients undergoing hemodialysis with a silicone rubber arteriovenous cannula inserted to prevent thrombosis at the insertion site [FDA Label]. **Important note regarding use of the extended-release formulation [F4405]** In the setting of acute myocardial infarction, or before percutaneous interventions, the extended-release form of acetylsalicylic acid should not be used. Use immediate-release formulations in scenarios requiring rapid onset of action [Label, F4405]. The extended-release form is taken to decrease the incidence of mortality and myocardial infarction (MI) for individuals diagnosed with chronic coronary artery disease (CAD), including patients with previous myocardial infarction (MI) or unstable angina or with chronic stable angina. Additionally, the extended-release form is used to decrease the risk of death and recurrent episodes of stroke in patients with a history of stroke or TIA [F4405].
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